Angel Thumbprint Cookies

💖 recipe from Ricki K 💖

makes 2.5 - 3 dozen

• 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

1. Beat butter, sugar, yolks, salt and flavorings until fluffy.
2. Add flour.
3. Form into balls about 1" diameter.
4. Dip in egg white, roll in nuts
5. Place on ungreased cookie sheet ~ 2" apart.
6. Make imprint with thumb and fill with jam.
7. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes.