Jam Cookies

2 sticks butter

2 egg yolks

2 C flour

1/2 C sugar

Egg whites

1 t vanilla

1 C chopped pecans

any flavor jam

Cream sugar and butter with a spoon. Add egg yolks, vanilla and flour. Stir until well blended. Make small balls and dip in egg whites, then in chopped pecans. Place on greased cookie sheets. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 3-5 minutes. Remove from oven and press finger in center of each cookie. Return to oven and continue baking for 20 min. more. While cookies ar still hot, place preserves in each indentation. Let cool before serving. (Makes 3-4 dozen)