My Mom's Thumbprint cookies

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The women in our family get together and bake Christmas cookies every year. I am always asked to make these, partially because they are so good and partially because the think my thumbs are oddly shaped and perfect to make these cookies. I of course do NOT think I have odd thumbs!

15
1 pound butter, softened
2 egg yolks
1 Tablespoon vanilla
1 cup confectioner's sugar
4 cups flour
favorite jam or jelly
optional:
powdered sugar
maraschino cherries with stems
Mix together everything but the jam or jelly. Chill until firm. Shape into 1 inch balls. Press thumb into center to make a depression, fill depression with your favorite jam or jelly. Sometimes I sprinkle with powdered sugar and add a maraschino cherry in the indentation. Bake 10 minutes.
Nutritions

Calories
257

Sodium
22mg
0% DV

Fat
12g
19% DV

Protein
4g
8% DV

Carbs
28g
9% DV

Fiber
1g
5% DV