Hello Genene,

Hopefully someone will have the recipe you're looking for. In the meantime, here's a recipe that you may be able to convert by filling the center with the filling you descibe instead of the jelly and adding a chocolate glaze.

Swedish Bird Nest Cookies
Source: Cookbook USA

1 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar (packed)
2 egg yolks
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 egg whites
1 c. finely chopped walnuts

Mix butter, brown sugar, egg yolks and vanilla well.
Blend in flour and salt and mix it all together by hand.
Roll into 1 inch balls.
Dip into egg whites and roll into nuts.
Make a thumbprint in center of each.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
Remove from cookie sheets and cool.
Fill thumbprint with jam or jelly.

Happy Baking,

Betsy
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