Christmas Thumbprint Cookies
Author/Submitted by: Servings: 4 Categories:
Christmas
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Cookies
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Desserts
Ingredients: 3/4
cup
sugar 1
teaspoon
salt 3/4
cup
butter 2
egg yolks (save whites) 1
teaspoon
vanilla 2
cups
flour 2
egg whites,
beaten
1/2
cup
finely chopped nuts 1/2
cup
red & green jelly
Directions:
In large bowl combine first 5 ingredients on medium speed of mixer about 1
minute. Gradually add flour and blend at low speed until well mixed.
Roll dough into 1 inch balls. Dip dough balls into egg whites then nuts.
Place on greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Make a deep impression in
center of each cookie with fingertip. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12
minutes.
Immediately remove cookies from sheet. While still warm, fill centers
with jelly. Allow jelly to set before storing cookies. Yield 3-4 dozen.
Coordinated Care
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