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Jewel Cookies Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1⁄2 cup butter
1⁄4 cup brown sugar
1 egg, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped nuts
Jelly
Directions:
Directions:
Cream butter, brown sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla.
Stir in flour.
Refrigerate 30 minutes.
Preheat oven 375 degrees.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and dip in egg white.
Roll in nuts.
(Cookie dough ball, not you!).
With floured thimble or thumb, press center of each cookie.
Bake 10- 12 minutes, or until delicate golden brown.
Cool on rack.
Place 1/2 teaspoon jelly in center.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
Two Dozez
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
One Hour
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is a family favorite and my mom, and I made these cookies every year for Christmas. Great memories; delicious and easy cookies.

 

 

 

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