Recipe
Dessert
Thumbprints
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Servings and Ingredients
Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
---|---|---|
½ c. shortening | ||
¼ c. brown sugar | ||
1 large egg, separated | ||
½ tsp. vanilla | ||
1 c. flour | ||
¼ tsp. salt | ||
¾ c. finely chopped nuts | ||
frosting, preserves or jelly |
Directions
- Beat together shortening, sugar, egg yolk and vanilla. Stir in flour and salt. Using 1 teaspoon of dough, roll into balls.
- Beat egg white with a fork. Dip balls in egg white and roll in nuts.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Press thumb in center of each ball.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove cookies to wire rack to cool.
- Place frosting, preserves or jelly in center of each cookie.