Thimble Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Add the beaten egg yolk and lemon juice to the butter mixture and beat until well combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Gradually stir in the flour until a smooth dough forms. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Dip each ball into the beaten egg white, then roll in the toasted, chopped walnuts, ensuring the nuts adhere well. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Place the nut-coated balls onto a greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet. Use your thumb or the back of a small spoon to make a deep indentation in the center of each cookie. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Bake for 5 minutes, then remove from oven and quickly re-indent the centers, as they will have puffed up slightly. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Return to the oven and continue baking for another 10 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Once the cookies are cool, fill the center of each with a small spoonful of raspberry jam. (15 minutes)