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Noel Cookie Gems

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup finely chopped nuts
1/3 cup seedless strawberry jam

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light

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and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt, baking
powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately
with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Shape into
1-1/4-in. balls; roll in nuts. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking
sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 3/8- to
1/2-in.-deep indentation in the center of each ball. Fill with jam.
Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove
to wire racks.

Yield: 3 dozen.