Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a cookie sheet with nonstick spray. Set aside.

Step 2

Cream shortening, then add pudding mix and egg and beat until light.

Step 3

Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture along with oatmeal.

Step 4

Shape into small balls. Dip in egg white, roll in sugar, and then nuts.

Step 5

Place on prepared baking sheet, then punch a hole through center, and fill with preserves.

Step 6

Bake 10-15 minutes.