12 Days of Cookies-Day 10: White Chocolate Raspberry Thumbprints

Day 10 of my 12 days of cookies has white chocolate, walnuts and jam. An irresistible combination!

White Chocolate Raspberry Thumbprints

3/4 cup butter-softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs-seperated
1 1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 1/4 cup walnuts finely chopped

Filling:
4 squares (1 ounce each) White Baking Chocolate, coarsley chopped
2 TBSP butter
1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam

Directions:

1) In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat egg yolks slowly. Combine in another small bowl, cocoa and flour and gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Cover and refriderate 1-2 hours or until dough is easy to handle.

2) In a shallow bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. Place nuts in another small bowl. Shape the dough into 1 inch balls. Dip in egg whites then roll in nuts.

3) Using a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in center of each cookie. Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

4) In a microwave, melt white chocolate and butter at 70% power for 1 minute then stir. Microwave additional 10 to 20 second intervals, stirring until smooth. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon into each cookie. Top with 1/4 teaspoon of jam. Store in airtight container.