Fruit Filled Thumbprint Cookies - flour

Method

• Heat oven to 350°.
• In a large mixer bowl combine all ingredients except egg whites, nuts and preserves.
• Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (2 to 3 minutes). Shape rounded teaspoon of dough into 1-inch balls.
• In a small bowl, beat egg whites with a fork until foamy.
• Dip each ball into egg whites; roll in chopped nuts.
• Place 1-inch apart on a greased cookie sheet.
• Make a depression in center of each cookie with back of spoon.
• Bake 8 minutes; remove from oven.
• Fill centers with preserves.
• Continue baking 6 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.