Ingredients
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1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg yolk
1 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg white (unbeaten)
3/4 c. finely chopped Brazil nuts
currant jelly
Preparation
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Cream butter.
Add sugar gradually; cream thoroughly until light and fluffy.
Blend in the vanilla.
Add egg yolk; beat well. Sift in flour and salt, mixing until thoroughly blended.
Shape into balls 3/4-inch in diameter.
Dip in unbeaten egg whites; roll lightly in the chopped nuts.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Make a small depression in each ball with tip of a teaspoon.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for about 15 minutes, or until a delicate brown.
Remove from baking sheet immediately.
Place a half teaspoon of bright red jelly in each little depression.
Makes 3 dozen.
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