Gems

8 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 c. shortening
  • 2/3 c. soft butter
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 3 1/2 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. vanilla

Directions

  1. 1
    Beat eggs slightly in large mixing bowl.
  2. 2
    Add remaining ingredients; mix at low speed until beaters gather dough together, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3
    Form dough into balls with hands (teaspoon per ball).
  4. 4
    Beat 4 egg whites with fork; dip balls and roll in finely chopped nuts.
  5. 5
    This takes about 3 cups.
  6. 6
    Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet and press thumb gently in center of each. Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes.
  7. 7
    Cool.
  8. 8
    Fill center with icing.

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