"Cheddar Jalapeño Thumbprints are savory appetizers just bursting with sharp cheddar cheese and filled with sweet and spicy jalepeño jelly for a fun twist on classic thumbprint cookies...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (yellow or white cheddar)
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1/3 cup butter, at room temperature
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 egg, separated
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1/4 cups toasted pecans, finely chopped or ground
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1/4 cup jalapeño pepper jelly