1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. butter, softened
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. white or whole wheat flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg white, slightly beaten
3/4 c. nuts, finely chopped
mint jelly (green)
strawberry jelly (red)

Mix first five ingredients. Add flour and salt, mixing until dough holds together. Shape into 1-inch balls. Dip each ball into egg white and roll in nuts. Place balls 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Press thumb deeply into center of each ball.

Bake at 350°F for 8 to 9 minutes until light brown. Remove and let cool, then fill each thumbprint with jelly.