Ingredients
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1/2 c. soft shortening (half butter)
1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg
3/4 c. finely chopped nuts (optional)
Preparation
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Heat oven to
350\u00b0.
Mix shortening, brown sugar, egg yolk and vanilla thoroughly.
Blend flour and salt. Stir in.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
Dip in slightly beaten egg white.
Roll in nuts, if desired.
Place 1-inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Press thumb gently into centers.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Cool. Fill centers with jelly or icing.
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