Jam Thumbprints

Submitted by: admin on April 10, 2020

24 servings

Ingredients

⅔ cup butter
⅓ cup white sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
¾ cup finely chopped walnuts
⅓ cup strawberry preserves

Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets, or line with parchment paper.

Step 2
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, vanilla, and salt. Gradually mix in flour.

Step 3
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.

Step 4
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.

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