Brazil Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter.
2. 2
   Add sugar gradually; cream thoroughly until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Blend in the vanilla.
4. 4
   Add egg yolk; beat well. Sift in flour and salt, mixing until thoroughly blended.
5. 5
   Shape into balls 3/4-inch in diameter.
6. 6
   Dip in unbeaten egg whites; roll lightly in the chopped nuts.
7. 7
   Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Make a small depression in each ball with tip of a teaspoon.
8. 8
   Bake at 375° for about 15 minutes, or until a delicate brown.
9. 9
   Remove from baking sheet immediately.
10. 10
    Place a half teaspoon of bright red jelly in each little depression.
11. 11
    Makes 3 dozen.