Thimble Cookies (Christmas Cookies)

Directions

1. 1
   Mix flour and sugar together; add vanilla, egg yolks and butter.
2. 2
   Mix well; roll into a large ball.
3. 3
   Save the egg whites in a small bowl.
4. 4
   Crush the walnuts as fine as you can.
5. 5
   Roll dough into small balls (about a heaping tablespoon full.
6. 6
   Roll these small balls in the egg whites.
7. 7
   Then roll them in the crushed walnuts.
8. 8
   Place on greased cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Poke a hole in the middle about half way through with a thimble, or something around the same size.
10. 10
    Place in the oven at 350°F for 7 minutes, then repoke the hole.
11. 11
    Place back in the oven for 7 more minutes or until golden brown.
12. 12
    Then fill in the hole with jam or jelly.
13. 13
    Let cool.