Thimble Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add in the egg yolks and beat well.
3. 3
   Add in the flour and vanilla. Combine well for a nice soft dough.
4. 4
   Roll into walnut-sized balls.
5. 5
   Beat the egg whites until foamy and dip each ball into whites and then roll into the finely chopped nuts.
6. 6
   Place on parchment lined baking sheet.
7. 7
   Preheat the oven to 350°.
8. 8
   Press each ball slightly, and form a thumb print in the centre.
9. 9
   Bake for 5 minutes, remove and with a thimble remake the thumbprint, and place a dab of jam in centre.
10. 10
    Put back into the oven for the last five minutes, or until golden.