Classic Thumbprint Cookies

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   Mix softened butter, brown sugar, egg yolks, vanilla and salt until well combined. Add flour and stir to combine.

2. 2

   Roll dough into one-inch balls. Dip balls in slightly beaten egg whites and then roll in finely chopped pecans. Place on parchment-lined cookie sheets about one inch apart.

3. 3

   Bake at 350 degrees for five minutes. Remove cookie sheets from the oven and add a thumbprint with a spoon. Return cookies to the oven and bake for eight minutes longer.

4. 4

   Place cookies on a wire rack to cool. Once cookies have cooled completely, fill print with powdered sugar icing, jam or jelly.

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   Yields approximately 3 dozen cookies.

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   Note: the underside of a teaspoon works beautifully for adding the print to the cookie.

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