Italian Nut Balls

3/4 c Sugar

1 ts Salt

3/4 c Margerine

2 Egg yolks

1/2 ts Vanilla

1/2 ts Almond extract

2 c Flour

2 Egg whites

1 c Finely chopped pistachios

1/2 c Jelly or preserves

In large bowl combine sugar,salt,margerine,egg yolks,vanilla and extract. Beat on medium speed. Add flour. Mix well. Roll dough into 1 inch balls. Dip into egg whites then nuts. Place on greased cookie sheets 2 inches apart. Make a deep depression in center of each cookie with fingertip. Bake 10-12 minutes until firm to the touch. Fill with jelly while warm.
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