Jam Thumbprints - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. softened butter
1/3 c. granulated sugar
2 large slightly beaten egg yolks
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 slightly beaten egg whites
3/4 c. finely chopped walnuts

Preparation

Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add egg yolks, vanilla and salt; beat well.
Gradually add sifted flour, mixing well.
Shape in 3/4-inch balls; dip in beaten egg whites and roll in walnuts.
Place 1-inch apart on greased cookie sheet.
Press down center of each with thumb.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 to 17 minutes.
Cool slightly; remove from pan and cool on rack.
Just before serving, use 1/3 cup cherry or strawberry preserves to fill centers of cookies.
Makes 3 dozen.