Angel'S Thumbprints

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter, sugar, and shortening.
2. 2
   Add egg yolks, salt, and flavorings. Beat together until fluffy.
3. 3
   Add sifted dry ingredients and mix.
4. 4
   Roll one teaspoon of dough into a ball for each cookie.
5. 5
   Beat the egg whites until foamy. Dip cookie in eggwhite wash. Roll in nuts.
6. 6
   Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Using thumb, thimble, or thick handle of a wooden spoon make a depression in each cookie. If you have a child around to help, even better! Fill the thumbprints with apricot preserves.
7. 7
   Bake at 325 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.