Fruit Filled Thumbprints

Ingredients

• 2 c flour
• 12 c brown sugar
• 1 c butter
• 2 eggs separated
• 18 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 12 c chopped pecans
• fruit preserves of choice

Directions

1. In food processor combine all ingredients except egg whites pecans and preserves
2. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls
3. In small bowl beat egg whites until foamy
4. Dip balls into egg whites roll in finely chopped pecans
5. Place 1-inch apart on greased cookie sheet
6. Make depression in each cookie with back of teaspoon
7. Bake at 375 for 8 minutes
8. Remove from oven
9. Fill centers with preserves
10. Continue baking for 6 to 10 minutes or until light brown
11. Yield
12. 3 dozen