How to Make Jam Thumb Print Butter Cookies

This is a delicious butter cookie that looks like a professional made it. This recipe makes about 3 dozen cookies.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2/3 Cup of Butter
• 1/3 Cup of Sugar
• 2 Egg Yokes
• 1 tsp. of vanilla
• 1/2 tsp. of salt
• 1-1/2 cups of sifted flour
• 2 slightly beating egg whites
• 2/3 Cups of Finely Chopped Walnuts
• 1/3 Cup Perserves (my favorite is Strawberry)

1. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add yokes and vanilla, 1/2 tsp salt, beat well and gradually add flour.

2. Shape into 3/4" ball and dip in egg white then roll in nuts.

3. Place on greased cookie sheet, 1" apart. Press center of cookie with your thumb and Bake @ 350 degrees for 15 - 17 minutes

4. After cooled add preserves.

[acole]

on 6/9/2008 Old classic! Wonderful! Thanks!

[Georgia]

on 10/18/2007 Mgonza12,
Try them for a Holiday, your guest will think you purchased them at a bakery. I personally like Rasberry or Strawberry Jam but alot of my friends like Grape Jelly.

[mgonza12]

on 10/10/2007 Sounds yummy! I'll have to try.