Jam Thumbprints

Delicious and attractive little cookies, with a thumb indentation filled with preserves. Fill with different colored preserves for an interesting presentation.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 126 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar
• 0.66666668653488 cup butter
• 0.33333334326744 cup strawberry preserves
• 0.75 cup finely chopped walnuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, vanilla, and salt. Gradually mix in flour.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls. Dip in lightly beaten egg whites, then roll in finely chopped walnuts. Place 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Press down the centers of each with your thumb.