Thumbprint Cookies

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 c. shortening
  • 1/4 c. margarine or butter, softened
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. white or whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 egg white, slightly beaten
  • 3/4 c. nuts, finely chopped
  • mint jelly (green)
  • strawberry jelly (red)

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix first five ingredients.
  2. 2
    Add flour and salt, mixing until dough holds together.
  3. 3
    Shape into 1-inch balls.
  4. 4
    Dip each ball into egg white and roll in nuts.
  5. 5
    Place balls 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  6. 6
    Press thumb deeply into center of each ball.
  7. 7
    Bake at 350° for 8 to 9 minutes until light brown.
  8. 8
    Remove and let cool, then fill each thumbprint with jelly.

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