1/2 c. soft shortening
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
chopped nuts
1 egg white

Combine shortening, sugar, egg yolk and vanilla. Whisk together flour and salt. Stir into batter.

Roll into 1 inch balls and dip into slightly beaten egg white.

Roll the balls in the chopped nuts. Arrange on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 5 minutes at 375°F. Remove cookies from oven and press a thumb into the center of each cookie. Return and bake for 8 more minutes. Spoon jelly or icing into the impression made by your thumbprint.