| CHRISTMAS THUMBPRINT COOKIES 3/4 c. sugar 1 tsp. salt 3/4 c. butter 2 egg yolks (save whites) 1 tsp. vanilla 2 c. flour 2 egg whites, beaten 1-1 1/2 c. finely chopped nuts 1/2 c. red & green jelly In large bowl combine first 5 ingredients on medium speed of mixer about 1 minute. Gradually add flour and blend at low speed until well mixed. Roll dough into 1 inch balls. Dip dough balls into egg whites then nuts. Place on greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Make a deep impression in center of each cookie with fingertip. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Immediately remove cookies from sheet. While still warm, fill centers with jelly. Allow jelly to set before storing cookies. Yield 3-4 dozen. Coordinated Care |