Thumbprint cookies

Ingredients

  • 3/4 C finely chopped nuts
  • 1/4 C shortening
  • 1 egg yolk ( reserve white for dipping)
  • 1 C flour
  • 1/4 C butter
  • 1/4 C B sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • salt

Preparation

Step 1

Roll dough in balls and dip in beaten egg white and then in nuts. Bake 5 min then take out and press thumb in center and bake for 8 more min.
When done place red or green jelly in center.