A spoonful of apricot jam is my favourite, but try your own favourite jam or fruit jelly. Variation: Instead of thumbprints, simply stir the apricot jam through the almond paste. 4 Add the vanilla extract (or Amaretto liqueur)5 Next, gently fold the almond and sugar mixture into the egg whites. Fill the hollow with a blob of apricot jam (don’t overfill as the jam will expand slightly). For plain cookies, simply press flaked almonds or lavender on to the surface of the uncooked cookies and bake as normal.

Source: The Irish Times June 27, 2020 05:03 UTC