Fruit Filled Thumbprint Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. butter, softened
2 eggs, separated
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. finely chopped nuts
fruit preserves

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
In a large mixer bowl combine all ingredients except egg whites, nuts and preserves.
Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (2 to 3 minutes). Shape rounded teaspoon of dough into 1-inch balls.
In a small bowl, beat egg whites with a fork until foamy.
Dip each ball into egg whites; roll in chopped nuts.
Place 1-inch apart on a greased cookie sheet.
Make a depression in center of each cookie with back of spoon.
Bake 8 minutes; remove from oven.
Fill centers with preserves.
Continue baking 6 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.