Nest Cookies

Basic Recipe:
1 package Tait Farm Thumbprint Cookie Mix
1 tsp. lemon extract
2 egg whites, lightly beaten until frothy
finely-chopped pecans or walnuts
sweetened flaked coconut
Tait Farm Fruit Spread: Apricot Orange Marmalade, Strawberry Jam, Raspberry Jam, Blueberry Preserves, or Sour Cherry Jam recommended.

Make dough as directed but add lemon extract. Chill for at least three hours or overnight.
Bring dough to room temperature. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 large cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Divide and roll dough into 30 balls. Dip each into egg whites and then roll in nuts or coconut, coating well.
Space balls two inches apart on cookie sheets. With thumb or a small round object (1/2 tsp measuring spoon or melon baller work). Press an indentation in each.
Bake for 15 minutes or until set and lightly brown. Remove from oven and press center of each cookie again to deepen the indentation while still hot. Set aside to cool.
Fill each cookie with the Tait Farm Jam or Conserve of your choice.

​Note: the baked cookies can be frozen and filled as needed.