Thumbprints

Directions

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   Mix
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   shortening, egg, brown sugar and vanilla together. Add sifted
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   flour
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   and salt
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   to
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   creamed mixture.
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   Roll into balls. Dip
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   in
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   slightly
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    beaten
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    egg whites.
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    Roll in finely chopped nuts.
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    Place
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    1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for
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    5 minutes at 375°.
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    Remove from oven; place thumbprint in
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    center. Bake for 8 more minutes.
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    Cool.
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    Thumbprint may be filled with jam.