Jam Thumbprints
Source of Recipe
Better Homes and Gardens
List of Ingredients
2/3 cup butter
1/3 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups sifted flour
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/3 cup cherry or strawberry preservesRecipe
Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolks, vanilla and salt; beat well. Gradually add flour, mixing well. Shape into 3/4 inch balls; dip in slightly beaten egg whites, then roll in walnuts. Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet. Press down center of each with thumb.
Bake at 350 F for 15 to 17 minutes. Cool slightly; remove from sheet and cool completely on a rack. Just before serving, use preserves to fill centers of cookies.
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