Swedish Jam Cookies
For those who make their own preserves or jellies, this is a real opportunity to show them off. This recipe has been handed down four generations, and is a real favorite.
- Serves: 2 persons
Ingredients
- ½cup butter
- ⅓cup white sugar
- ⅓cup dark corn syrup
- 1egg, separated
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1cup any flavor fruit jam
Instructions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Stir in the corn syrup and egg yolk. Gradually stir in the flour until fully incorporated. Cover and chill for at least 1/2 hour.Step 2
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.Step 3
Roll dough into 1 inch balls, dip them in the egg white, then roll them in the nuts. Place cookies on the prepared cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Using your finger, make an indention in the center of each cookie.Step 4
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Fill each indention with a small amount of jam while cookies are still warm. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets.