Thumbprints

Directions

1. 1
   Mix shortening, brown sugar, egg yolk and vanilla.
2. 2
   Add flour and salt.
3. 3
   Roll into 1-inch balls.
4. 4
   Dip into beaten egg white. Roll into chopped nuts.
5. 5
   Bake 1 inch apart on cookie sheet in 375° oven for 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove from oven and put thumbprint in. Return to oven and bake for 8 minutes.
7. 7
   Fill print with icing or jelly.
8. 8
   Makes 2 dozen.