SCANDINAVIAN DROPS

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This traditional recipe has been in the family for years. Every Christmas, friends and family expect to see these attractive and delicious cookies on the table. I always happily oblige!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 to 2/3 cup jam or jelly

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls. Beat egg whites until foamy. , Dip each ball halfway into egg whites, then into walnuts. Place nut side up 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each. , Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Fill with jam; cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.