Jewel Cookies

 

1 ½ c. butter

1 c. brown sugar

2 large eggs, separated

2 t. vanilla

¼ t. salt

2 2/3 c. flour

2 c. finely chopped pecans

1 c. raspberry jam

 

Preheat oven, 350 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper.  Cream butter and sugar.  Beat in the egg yolks, vanilla and salt and then the flour.  Shape dough into 1 inch balls.  Brush each dough ball with beaten egg white and then roll in the chopped pecans and place 2-3 inches apart on baking sheets.  Press the center of each ball with your thumb and fill with ½ teaspoon of jam.  Bake 8-10 minutes, until just golden around the edges.  Cool on rack.