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Ingredients
| salted butter: 2/3 cup |
| granulated sugar: 1/3 cup |
| eggs: 2 (yolks) |
| vanilla extract: 1 tsp |
| salt: 1/2 tsp |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 1 1/2 cups |
| eggs: 2 (whites//lightly beaten) |
| walnuts (chopped): 3/4 cup |
| strawberry preserves: 1/3 cup |
Jam Thumbprints
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"Delicious and attractive little cookies, with a thumb indentation filled with preserves. Fill with different colored preserves for an interesting presentation."
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Prep Time
20 min -
Cook Time
20 min -
Servings
24 serving(s)
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Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets, or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, vanilla, and salt. Gradually mix in flour.
- Shape dough into 3/4 inch balls. Dip in lightly beaten egg whites, then roll in finely chopped walnuts. Place 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets. Press down center of each with thumb.
- 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.