Hazelnut Cherry Thumbprints

Directions

• Blend butter and 1/2 a up of the sugar in a mixer until fluffy.
  
• Add the equivalent of 1 egg and the vanilla and mix well.
• Add flour and salt until just combined and pat into a flat round disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and
  Refrigerate for 2 hours
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees
• Mix hazelnuts and remaining 1 Tablespoon of sugar in a small bowl.
  
• Roll dough into 1 inch balls, dip in the egg replacement and roll in the hazelnuts and sugar.
  
• Space balls apart 1 inch apart on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  Press down on the centre of each ball with your thumb.
  Bake 10 minutes
• Press down gently on the middle with the end of the handle of a wooden spoon.
  Return cookies to oven until the edges are golden brown (about 10 more minutes).
  Cool thoroughly.
  
• Fill centres with Cherry Jam and enjoy!