Thumbprint Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Mix thoroughly butter, shortening, sugar, egg yolk and vanilla.
3. 3
   Work in flour until dough holds together. Shape dough by teaspoonful into 1-inch balls.
4. 4
   Beat egg white.
5. 5
   Dip balls in egg white, then roll in pecans.
6. 6
   Place 1-inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.
7. 7
   Press thumb deeply into center of each. Bake 10 minutes or until lightly brown.
8. 8
   Immediately remove from baking sheet.
9. 9
   Cool and fill thumbprint with jelly.