Swedish Jam Cookies

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups butter
• 0.33 cups white sugar
• 0.33 cups dark corn syrup
• 1 egg , separated
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1 cup any flavor fruit jam

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Stir in the corn syrup and egg yolk. Gradually stir in the flour until fully incorporated. Cover and chill for at least 1/2 hour.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.

3. 3

   Roll dough into 1 inch balls, dip them in the egg white, then roll them in the nuts. Place cookies on the prepared cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Using your finger, make an indention in the center of each cookie.

4. 4

   Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Fill each indention with a small amount of jam while cookies are still warm. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets.