Ricki K
Angel Thumbprint Cookies
- ½ cup salted butter
- ½ cup shortening
- ⅔ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 egg yolks
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 2 cups sifted flour
- 2 egg whites (unbeaten)
- 1 cup nuts, finely chopped
- Jam
- Beat butter, sugar, yolks, salt and flavorings until fluffy.
- Add flour.
- Form into balls about 1" diameter.
- Dip in egg white, roll in nuts
- Place on ungreased cookie sheet ~ 2" apart.
- Make imprint with thumb and fill with jam.
- Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes.