Thumbprints

Directions

1. 1
   Mix brown sugar, shortening, butter, egg yolks and vanilla with mixer.
2. 2
   Mix in flour and salt.
3. 3
   Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
4. 4
   Beat egg whites slightly.
5. 5
   Dip each ball into egg white, then roll in nuts.
6. 6
   Place 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Press thumb into cookies.
7. 7
   Bake until light brown, approximately 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Fill thumbprints with frosting or jelly.