linzer squares  thumbprints

1 c hazelnuts,whole unblanched
1 c butter,unsalted,chilled
2 c flour
2/3 c sugar
1 t baking powder
1 t cinnamon,ground
1/4 t salt
2 lg egg,separated
1 t vanilla extract
1 t lemon zest,finely grated
1 c raspberry jam,seedless
1 nut coating,for thumb-prints (opt)
2/3 c hazelnuts,unblanched-chopped finely

preheat oven to 350 degrees.

for squares, line the bottom and 2 sides of an 8 quot;x8 quot;x2 quot; metal baking
pan, with an 8 quot;x16 quot; strip of heavy duty al