Thumbprint Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/2 c. soft shortening (half butter)
    1/4 c. brown sugar
    1 egg yolk
    1/2 tsp. vanilla
    1 c. sifted flour
    1/4 tsp. salt
Preparation
    Mix shortening, sugar, egg yolk and vanilla thoroughly.
    Sift together the flour and salt and stir in.
    Roll into 1-inch balls. Dip in slightly beaten egg whites.
    Roll in finely chopped nuts (3/4 cup).
    Place 1-inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.
    Press center with spoon or thumb.
    Bake until set, about 10 to 12 minutes at 375\u00b0.
    Cool.
    Place jelly in center.

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