Ingredients
6 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 egg2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon butter flavoring or almond extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup cornstarch1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg white1/3 cup chopped pecans7-1/2 teaspoons assorted jams
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in the oil, vanilla and butter flavoring. Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into creamed mixture and mix well.
Roll into 1-in. balls. In a small bowl, lightly beat egg white. Dip each ball halfway into egg white, then into pecans.
Place nut side up 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each.
Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Fill each cookie with 1/4 teaspoon jam; cool.
