14.12.08

Christmas Cookies

1 cup margarine
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups flour
3/4 cup chopped pecans, peanuts or walnuts
Strawberry or raspberry preserves

Beat margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in extract. Add flour; mix well. Shape level measuring tablespoonfuls of dough into balls; roll in nuts. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; flatten slightly. Indent centers; fill with preserves. Bake at 400 degrees F. 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Approximately 3 dozen.

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