COCONUT THUMBPRINT 
1/2 c. butter flavor Crisco
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg, separated
3/4 c. unsifted flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
2/3 c. flaked coconut
1/4 c. thick preserves, jam or jelly

Cream butter (Crisco) with sugar, egg yolk and vanilla. Combine flour with salt and baking powder. Add to creamed mixture, blend well. Form 1" balls. Beat egg white until slightly frothy. Dip balls into egg white, roll in coconut. Place on greased sheets. Make shallow depression in center of cookie, spoon 1/2 teaspoon of jelly on each. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 or 9 minutes. Cool before removing.

 

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