Jam Thumbprints

Name: Jam Thumbprints
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp. salt; 2/3 c. butter or margarine; 1/3 c. sugar; 2 egg yolks; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 slightly beaten egg whites; 3/4 c. chopped walnuts; 1/3 c. cherry or strawberry preserves

9 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2/3 c. butter or margarine
1/3 c. sugar
2 egg yolks
1 tsp. vanilla
2 slightly beaten egg whites
3/4 c. chopped walnuts
1/3 c. cherry or strawberry preserves

Directions

1

Stir together flour and salt.
2

Beat butter for 30 seconds; add sugar and beat until fluffy.
3

Add egg yolks and vanilla; beat well.
4

Add dry ingredients to beaten mixture, beating until well combined.
5

Cover and chill 1 hour.
6

Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in egg whites and then roll in finely chopped walnuts.
7

Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
8

Press down centers with thumb.
9

Bake in a 350° oven for 15 to 17 minutes.
10

Cool on a wire rack.
11

Just before serving, fill centers with preserves.
12

Makes 36.