Thumbprint Cookies

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix shortening, sugar, egg yolk and vanilla thoroughly. Measure flour by dipping method, or possibly by sifting. Blend together flour and salt; stir in. Roll dough into balls, 1 tsp. per ball.
2. Beat egg white slightly with fork. Dip balls in egg white; roll in nuts; place about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake as balls for 5 min, then take them out and make thumbprints; then bake another 6-8 min. Cold; fill thumbprints with jelly or possibly tinted icing. Makes 3 dozen cookies. Fill with jam as you use them. Can be frzn as balls without jam or possibly icing, till ready to use.