Santa`s Thumbprints

1 c Margarine, softened

1/2 c Firmly packed brown sugar

1 Whole egg or egg white

1 t Vanilla

1 1/2 c QUAKER Oats (quick or

-old-fashioned, uncooked) 1 1/2 c All-purpose flour

1 c Finely chopped nuts

1/3 c Jelly or preserves

Heat oven to 350`F. Beat margarine and sugar in large bowl until fluffy. Blend in egg and vanilla. Add combined oats and flour; mix well. Shape into 1" balls; roll in chopped nuts. Place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

Make indentation in center of each ball with thumb. Fill each thumbprint with about 1/4 teaspoon jelly. Bake 12-15 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack. Store loosely covered. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.