Austrian Jam Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Beat butter, sugar, vanilla and egg yolk in medium bowl until fluffy.
2. 2
   Stir in flour and gather dough into a ball.
3. 3
   Chill several hours.
4. 4
   Roll 1 teaspoon of dough into a ball.
5. 5
   Dip into slightly beaten egg white and roll in chopped nuts.
6. 6
   Repeat with remaining dough.
7. 7
   Place on ungreased cookie sheet 1 inch apart.
8. 8
   Press indentation in center of each cookie and fill with jam.
9. 9
   Bake in 300° oven for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
10. 10
    Cool on wire rack.