Thumbprint Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. margarine or butter, softened
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. white or whole wheat flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg white, slightly beaten
3/4 c. nuts, finely chopped
mint jelly (green)
strawberry jelly (red)

Preparation

Mix first five ingredients.
Add flour and salt, mixing until dough holds together.
Shape into 1-inch balls.
Dip each ball into egg white and roll in nuts.
Place balls 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Press thumb deeply into center of each ball.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 9 minutes until light brown.
Remove and let cool, then fill each thumbprint with jelly.