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Jam Thumbprints

Jam Thumbprints

Cost $5, save $10

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  • 15 Min
  • 24 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Dough Base

    • 🧈 ⅔ cup butter
    • 🧂 ⅓ cup white sugar
    • 🥚 2 egg yolks
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • Coating and Topping

    • 🥚 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
    • 🌰 ¾ cup finely chopped walnuts
    • 🍓 ⅓ cup strawberry preserves

STEPS

1

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

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

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

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.

5

Just before serving, fill centers of cookies with strawberry preserves.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

126

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 12
    Carbs
  • 8
    Fats

💡 Use different colored preserves, such as apricot or blueberry, for a visually appealing variety.Chill the dough if it becomes too soft to shape into balls.Use a small measuring spoon to press indentations if you want more uniform shapes.