Pomegranate Jelly Almond Thumbprints

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Pomegranate Jelly Almond Thumbprints

These jelly-filled cookies are so delicious--the perfect cookie for a holiday cookie tray.

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Serves: 48-60 cookies
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 15-18 minutes

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2 Cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cup slivered almonds (6 oz.)
2/3 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, separated
1/3 cup sliced or slivered almonds, finely chopped, for garnish, optional
3/4 cup pomegranate jelly*
Confecti One rs’ sugar, for Garnish, optional
*Pomegranate jelly may be found in specialty food stores or ordered from J & T jelly online at www.pomegranatejelly.com.

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or leave ungreased. 2. Combine flour and salt in a bowl; set aside. 3. Combine almonds and 1/3 cup of sugar in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until finely ground. (Be careful not to grind to a paste). 4. Combine butter and remaining sugar in a medium bowl. Cream together until light and fluffy. Add ground almond and sugar mixture. Mix to combine. Add vanilla and egg yolks. Mix to combine. Mix in flour. 5. Roll dough into walnut-size balls and place 2 in. apart on baking sheets. Dip your thumbs in flour and use to make a deep indentation in center of each cookie. 6. Whisk egg whites to loosen them and then brush outside of each cookie with egg white. Scatter a few chopped almonds on outer edge of each cookie if desired. Fill each center with 1/2 tsp. of jelly. 7. Bake until edges are golden brown, 15 to 18 min. Remove from oven. If needed, immediately add another 1/4 tsp. of jelly to each cookie. Let stand for 3 to 4 min. Transfer to cooling racks with a thin metal spatula. Dust with confectioners’ sugar if desired.

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