Thimble Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 cups butter
• 4 large egg yolks
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped hazelnuts
• 4 egg whites
• 1/4 cup raspberry jam (for topping)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine the brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Add in the egg yolks and beat well.

3. 3

   Add in the flour and vanilla. Combine well for a nice soft dough.

4. 4

   Roll into walnut-sized balls.

5. 5

   Beat the egg whites until foamy and dip each ball into whites and then roll into the finely chopped nuts.

6. 6

   Place on parchment lined baking sheet.

7. 7

   Preheat the oven to 350°.

8. 8

   Press each ball slightly, and form a thumb print in the centre.

9. 9

   Bake for 5 minutes, remove and with a thimble remake the thumbprint, and place a dab of jam in centre.

10. 10

    Put back into the oven for the last five minutes, or until golden.