1	Cup	Butter
3	Cups	Flour
1	Small	Jar, jelly (plum or your preference)
1	Tsp.	Vanilla
3	Tbsp. (heaping)	Powdered sugar

Cream the butter with the powdered sugar. Gradually add flour. Add vanilla and roll into balls. Place the balls on a cookie sheet and use your thumb to indent the top. Place a dab of jelly in the center of the thumbprint. Top with a nut (optional). Bake at 325° for about 15 minutes, until bottom and edges are browned. Makes about 3 dozen.