Thumbprint Cookies
["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"]
["Mix shortening, brown sugar, egg yolk and vanilla. Sift flour and salt together and stir into batter. Roll into 1-inch balls and dip into slightly beaten egg white. Roll into chopped nuts and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 5 minutes at 375\u00b0. Remove and press thumb on top of each cookie. Return and bake 8 minutes. Place jelly or icing in thumbprint."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "egg yolk", "vanilla", "flour", "salt", "nuts", "egg"]