Jam Thumbprints

Name: Jam Thumbprints
Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter; 1/3 cup white sugar; 2 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 egg whites, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts; 1/3 cup strawberry preserves

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter
1/3 cup white sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/3 cup strawberry preserves

Directions

1

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