Jam Thumbprints
Medium French Preserves

Jam Thumbprints

Total Time
42 min
13m prep · 29m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Medium
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These jam thumbprints are delicious and attractive little cookies with a finger-sized indentation for preserves. Fill with different colored preserves for an interesting presentation.

Ingredients

  • 0.67 cups butter
  • 0.33 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs whites , lightly beaten
  • 0.75 cups finely chopped walnuts
  • 0.33 cups strawberry preserves

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets or line them with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, vanilla, and salt. Gradually mix in flour.

  3. 3

    Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls. Dip in lightly beaten egg whites, then roll in finely chopped walnuts. Place 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Press down the centers of each with your thumb.

  4. 4

    Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Just before serving, fill centers of cookies with strawberry preserves.

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