RASPBERRY THUMBPRINTS

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Berry jam really complements these tender, buttery treats rolled in nuts. With a ruby-red center, they're especially nice for the holiday season.-Linda Harrington, Hudson, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg, separated
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup seedless raspberry or strawberry jam

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle., In a shallow bowl, whisk egg white until foamy. Place nuts in another shallow bowl. Shape dough into 3/4-in. balls. Dip in egg white, then roll in nuts., Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each cookie. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. , Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Spoon jam into each cookie. Store in an airtight container.

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