Thumbprints

8 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening (part butter)
  • 1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
  • 1 egg, separated
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. finely chopped nuts
  • jelly or tinted frosting

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix thoroughly first 4 ingredients.
  2. 2
    Blend and stir in flour and salt.
  3. 3
    Roll dough into balls (1 teaspoon each).
  4. 4
    Beat egg white slightly with fork. Dip balls in egg white.
  5. 5
    Roll in nuts. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
  6. 6
    Press thumb gently in center of each.
  7. 7
    Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until set.
  8. 8
    Cool and fill.

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