Ingredients
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1/2 c. shortening or butter, softened
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. chopped nuts
Preparation
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Mix all ingredients together thoroughly.
Roll into 1 inch balls.
Dip in slightly beaten egg white.
Roll in nuts.
Place a about 1 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake 5 minutes in 375\u00b0 oven.
Remove from oven, quickly press thumb gently on top of each cookie.
Return to oven and bake 8 minutes longer.
Cool. Place in thumbprints, a bit of candied fruit, sparkling jelly or tinted confectioners sugar icing.
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