1 c. soft shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, separated
2 c. all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. jam (such as cherry preserves)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix shortening with sugar. Mix in egg yolks, flour and salt. Form into 1" balls. Dip in slightly beaten egg whites, then in chopped nuts. Make slight depression. Bake 5 minutes. Then press center; bake 10 minutes longer. Cool slightly. Remove from cookie sheet. Fill centers with jam.