Instructions

  1. Cream shortening; gradually add sugars, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Add eggs and vanilla, beating well.
  2. Combine flour, soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture mixing well.
  3. Stir in oats and pecans.
  4. Shape dough into 1 inch balls; place on ungreased cookie sheets. Press thumb into each ball of dough, leaving an indentation. Fill each indentation with about 1/2 tsp topping.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool on wire racks.