Thumbprint Cookies 1/2 cup shortening/butter mix
1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 egg, separated
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1  cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup nuts (chopped fine)
Jelly    

1. Mix shortening/butter, sugar, egg yolk and vanilla
2. Mix in flour and salt
3. Using a teaspoon to measure make little balls
4. Beat egg white slightly
5. Dip balls in egg white
6. Roll in nuts
7. Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet
8. Press thumb gently in center of each cookie
9. Bake at 350 F for 10 to 12 minutes
10. Cool on sheet for several minutes, than transfer to wire rack
11. Fill thumbprints with Jelly of choice (I like strawberry or mint)

 

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