Jam Thumbprints

• 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2/3 c. butter or margarine
• 1/3 c. sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 slightly beaten egg whites
• 3/4 c. chopped walnuts
• 1/3 c. cherry or strawberry preserves

1. Stir together flour and salt.
2. Beat butter for 30 seconds; add sugar and beat until fluffy.
3. Add egg yolks and vanilla; beat well.
4. Add dry ingredients to beaten mixture, beating until well combined.
5. Cover and chill 1 hour.
6. Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in egg whites and then roll in finely chopped walnuts.
7. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
8. Press down centers with thumb.
9. Bake in a 350u0b0 oven for 15 to 17 minutes.
10. Cool on a wire rack.
11. Just before serving, fill centers with preserves.
12. Makes 36.

flour, salt, butter, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, egg whites, walnuts, cherry

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=934507 (may not work)