Jam Thumbpints

I make these cookies every year for a cookie exchange party and they're a big hit.

Ingredients:

3 sticks butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
3 1/2 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water
7 ounces sweetened coconut

1. Cream together butter and sugar. Add vanilla and blend. Add flour and salt and mix. Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate 30 minutes.
2. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and dip in egg wash, then coconut. Make a small impression in each ball. Place balls on greased cookie sheet. Fill impressions with a small amount of jam.
3. Bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes or till lightly browned and done inside.
4. Cool on racks.

Makes 4 dozen