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Thumbprint: Thumbprint Cookies II

Source of Recipe


http://www.smucker.com



List of Ingredients



• 1 cup butter, softened
  
• 1/4 cup sugar
  
• 1 tsp. almond extract or vanilla
  
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1/2 tsp. salt
  
• 1 cup finely chopped nuts, if desired
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
   
   
2. Combine butter and sugar. Blend in extract or vanilla. Add flour and salt; mix well.
   
   
3. Shape tablespoons of dough into balls. Roll in nuts.
   
   
4. Place on coookie sheets; indent center and fill with preserves or jam.
   
   
5. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned.
   
   






Final Comments


YIELD: 2 1/2 Dozen