Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Christmas Jewel Cookies

Makes 5 Dozen
5 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, separated
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 2/3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 cups finely chopped pecans
1 cup thick raspberry jam

Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Cream the butter and sugar.  Beat in the egg yolks, vanilla, and salt, then the flour.  Shape the dough into 1-inch balls.

Brush each dough ball with beaten egg white and then roll in the chopped pecans and place 2 or 3 inches apart on baking sheets.  Press the center of each ball with your thumb and fill with 1/2 teaspoon of jam.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until just golden around the edges.  Cool on a rack.

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