Thumbprint Cookies

375F for 12 - 15 min
1 cup butter or marg, softened
1/2 cup furmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
3 to 4 tablespoons jelly/jam

In large bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until creamy.
Separate eggs.
Place whites in a small bowl, lightly beat, and set aside; then beat yolks and vanilla into butter mixture.
In another bowl, stir together flour and salt.
Gradually add to butter mixture, blending thoroughly.

To shape & fill cookies:
1. Roll dough into 1 inch balls
2. Dip in egg whites, then roll into finely chopped walnuts. Place on greased or parchment lined baking sheets 1" apart.
3. With your thumb or tip of a spoon, make an indentation in center of each ball
4. Neatly fill with about 1/4 tsp jelly/jam.
Bake in 375F oven for 12 to 15 min or until lightly browned.
Let cool on baking sheets for about a minute,then transfer to racks and cool completely.
Store airtight. makes about 3 1/2 dozen
Made by Cari