Sachertorte Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup margarine or butter, softened
• 1 (4 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2/3 cup apricot preserves or cherry preserves
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons margarine or butter

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 325º.

2. 2

   In large bowl combine 1 cup margarine and pudding mix; beat until light and fluffy. Add egg; blend well.

3. 3

   Gradually add flour; mix well.

4. 4

   Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar.

5. 5

   Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookies sheets.

6. 6

   With thumb, make indentation in center of each cookie.

7. 7

   Bake at 325º for 15-18 minutes or until firm to the touch. Immediately remove from cookie sheets.

8. 8

   Cool 15 minutes or until completely cooled.

9. 9

   Fill each indentation with 1/2 teaspoon preserves.

10. 10

    In small saucepan, melt chocolate chips and 3 tablespoons margarine over low heat, stirring until smooth.

11. 11

    Drizzle glaze evenly over cookies.