Jam Thumbprints

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2/3 cup butter
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup strawberry preserves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease cookie sheets, or line with parchment paper.
• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in egg yolks, vanilla, and salt. gradually mix in flour.
• shape dough into 3/4 inch balls. dip in lightly beaten egg whites, then roll in finely chopped walnuts. place 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets. press down center of each with thumb.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until golden brown. cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. just before serving, fill centers of cookies with strawberry preserves.