Thumbprint Cookies
["1/4 c. brown sugar", "1 c. flour", "1/4 c. shortening", "1/4 tsp. salt", "jelly", "1/4 c. softened butter", "3/4 c. chopped nuts", "1/2 tsp. vanilla", "1 egg, separated"]
["Mix brown sugar, shortening, butter, egg yolk and vanilla in large bowl.", "Mix in flour and salt to form dough.", "Shape into 1-inch balls.", "Beat egg white slightly.", "Dip dough in whites, then cover with nuts.", "Place on cookie sheet, 1 inch apart.", "Press thumb deeply into center of each.", "Bake 8 to 9 minutes at 350\u00b0.", "After cookies cool, fill center with jelly."]
["brown sugar", "flour", "shortening", "salt", "butter", "nuts", "vanilla", "egg"]