Thumbprints

8 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 1/4 c. shortening
  • 1/4 c. brown sugar
  • 1 egg, separated
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. chopped nuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix butter, shortening, egg yolks and vanilla.
  2. 2
    Work in flour and salt.
  3. 3
    Shape into balls.
  4. 4
    Beat egg whites slightly.
  5. 5
    Dip each ball into egg white; roll in nuts.
  6. 6
    Place on sheet and press thumbprint into center.
  7. 7
    Bake filled with jelly or tinted confectioners sugar.
  8. 8
    Bake at 350° for 7 minutes.

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