Queen's Purses

For Butter Dough: Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy. Add remaining ingredients, mixing at low speed until well-blended.

Shape dough into two flattened rounds. Wrap securely in plastic wrap; chill several hours until firm.

On floured surface, roll one round to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with 2 1/2-inch scalloped round cutter.

For Filling and Garnish: Dollop 1/4 teaspoon preserves on center of each dough round. Fold dough in half, enclosing preserves. Lightly press edges to seal. Place 1-inch apart on buttered cookie sheet.

Mix egg and water together and brush "purses" lightly; sprinkle with nuts. Repeat with remaining dough.

Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges begin to brown.