1/4 C. butter
1/4 C. shortening
1/4 C. brown sugar (packed)
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 C. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg white
3/4 cup finely chopped nuts
Jam or Jelly of your choice
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix butter, shortening, brown sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla thoroughly.
Sift together flour & salt. Stir in 1/3 at a time.
Roll 1 tsp. dough into balls. Dip in slightly beaten egg white. Roll in nuts.
Place about 1" apart on ungreased baking sheet. Press thumb gently into center of each ball.
Bake 10-12 mintues or until set.
Fill with chopped candied fruit, jam, jelly, or tinted powdered sugar icing.
Makes 3 dozen cookies.
I haven't tried this recipe, but my DH swears by it
Happy Thumbprint making!