Jam Thumbprints

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar in mixer and add vanilla.
2. 2
   Sift together flour and salt and add to the creamed mixture.
3. 3
   Mix until dough starts to come together.
4. 4
   Dump onto a floured board and roll into a flat disk.
5. 5
   Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
6. 6
   Roll dough into 1 1/4-inch balls and dip each one into the egg wash and then roll it in the coconut.
7. 7
   Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and press a light indentation into the top of each with your finger.
8. 8
   Drop 1/4 teaspoon of jam into each indentation.
9. 9
   Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes until coconut is golden brown.
10. 10
    Cool on wire rack.