Thumbprint Cookies

"Thumbprint Cookies"

Now, I consider my self a pretty darn good cook and in the field of excellent as far as baking, but I can't make these things -- I sure can eat 'em though and they are the VERY BEST COOKIES EVER!! My Aunt Alice made them for me every year -- God bless her soul!!!!

Mix: 1/2 C. Soft shortening

1/2 C. Soft Butter

1/2 C. Brown Sugar

1 tsp. Vanilla

Sift: 2 C. Flour

1/2 tsp. salt

Add to first batter.

Prepare: 2 Slightly beaten egg whites

1 1/2 C. Finely broken nut meats in a small bowl.

Roll Cookie dough in balls -- size of a walnut. Dip balls into egg whites and roll in nuts.

Place 1" apart on a greased baking sheet Important that these be followed closely: Bake for 5 minutes Remove from Oven, grease thumb and press into top of each cookie. Return to oven and bake EXACTLY 8 minutes longer.

These will be light in color. Cool. Put icing in center or put jelly into holes (or an M&M or probably a Hershey's kiss -- be creative).