Frosty's Christmas Buttons

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

2. 2

   In large bowl of standing electric mixer, beat together the butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, and vanilla; beat until smooth.

4. 4

   Mix in flour gradually, stirring until just combined well.

5. 5

   Roll dough in to 3/4-inch balls.

6. 6

   Dip balls in lightly beaten egg white, then in pecans.

7. 7

   Place about 1 inch apart on parchment-lined cookie sheets.

8. 8

   Using small end of a wooden spoon, depress tops of cookies to make a small thumbprint or well.

9. 9

   Bake in preheated oven 12 to 15 minutes, or until pale golden.

10. 10

    Combine preserves and jelly.

11. 11

    While cookies are still hot, fill the depressions with preserves-jelly mixture.

12. 12

    Do not overfill.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.