Thumbprints - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 egg, separated
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Mix butter, shortening, egg yolks and vanilla.
Work in flour and salt.
Shape into balls.
Beat egg whites slightly.
Dip each ball into egg white; roll in nuts.
Place on sheet and press thumbprint into center.
Bake filled with jelly or tinted confectioners sugar.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 7 minutes.