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Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

by CookEatShare Cookbook

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter, softened 1/2 c. shortening 3/4 c. brown sugar 2 Large eggs, separated 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 c. flour 2 c. minced nuts 1 jar strawberry or possibly seedless raspberry jam

Directions

1. In large bowl, beat the butter, shortening, sugar, egg yolks only (save the whites), salt, vanilla and extract till fluffy. (Fold in flour to make soft dough. Roll into 1" balls. Dip each in beaten egg whites; roll in nuts. Form a depression with thumb in middle of each ball. Bake on ungreased sheets at 350 degrees for 5 min. Remove from oven and place jam in center of each cookie. Bake 8 min longer. Cold. Makes 5 to 6 dozen.

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