CHRISTMAS JEWEL COOKIES

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This has been a staple on my Christmas cookie plate since I first started making cookies as a teen. Now 40 years later, this cookie is still the most requested by my family at Christmas. This thumbprint cookie has a tender crumb & just melts in your mouth. The recipe is unique and I believe the hard cooked egg yolks are what...

Provided by Tami Hartlaub

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 c margerine
1/2 c sugar
3 hard cooked egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla
2 c flour
strawberry jam

Steps:

  • 1. Cream butter & sugar together until light & fluffy. Break up egg yolks into creamed mixture. Blend well. Add vanilla. Stir in flour. Chill for 1 hour in the refrigerator. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Make a small dent in the top of each cookie with finger. Bake in 375 degree oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, fill dent with jam. Return to oven for 1-2 minutes to set jam.

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