Christmas Lizzies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup raspberry jam

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla and salt.
3. Gradually stir in the flour and mix until a soft dough forms. Stir in the pecans.
4. Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and place onto ungreased baking sheets. Make an indentation into each cookie with your thumb. Fill each indentation with raspberry jam.
5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cookies are golden brown.
6. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Interesting Facts

• This recipe originated in Scotland in the 1800s.
• These cookies are also known as "Thumbprint Cookies" or "Butter Truffles".
• These cookies can be made in any flavor of jam or jelly.