Thumb Print Cookies

By ChrisPergament

Ingredients

• 1 c soft shortening
• 1/2 c light brown sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 c flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• chopped nuts

Preparation

Step 1

Mix shortening, sugar and egg yolks. Add vanilla, salt and flour. Mix to form heavy dough. Roll in 1 inch balls. Dip whole ball in egg white and then roll in chopped nuts.

Bake 5 minutes at 350. Take out of oven and press down center with thumb and bake 8 more minutes.

When cool fill with jelly or icing.