Glazed Raspberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies

So Good!

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 36
• Yields: 36 Cookies

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 2  eggs, yolks and whites separated
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla, separated
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 3⁄4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
• 1⁄3 cup  raspberry preserves (or any flavor you like)
• 1 1⁄4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3  tablespoons milk (more if needed)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream together butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
3. Add 2 egg yolks, 1 tsp vanilla, and salt; beat well.
4. Gradually add flour, mixing well.
5. Shape into 3/4-inch balls.
6. Dip into slightly beaten egg whites then roll in chopped walnuts.
7. Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet.
8. Press down center of each with thumb.
9. Fill thumb prints with preserves.
10. Bake at 350F for 15 to 17 minutes.
11. Mix milk and 1/2 tsp vanilla into confectioners' sugar, adding more milk if necessary to make a glaze.
12. Drizzle glaze onto warm cookies and allow to cool.