Fabulous Thumbprint Cookies

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Cream sugar, butter and crisco.

3. 3

   Add egg yolks one at a time until well blended.

4. 4

   Add vanilla, mixing well.

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   In separate bowl, combine flour and salt.

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   Add flour to wet ingredients to form a dough that will hold its shape when rolled into a ball.

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   Roll dough into balls about 1 teaspoons size.

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   I know this seems small, but once they are rolled in the nuts, they are much larger.

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   Beat egg whites with water until frothy.

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    Dip each ball into the egg whites and immediately roll into nuts.

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    Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.

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    Press thumb into center to make a well.

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    Bake 5 -7 minutes, remove and press thumb into cookie again to hold the well.

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    Bake an additional 3-5 minutes to brown the bottoms.

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    When cool, frost with Thumbprint Cookie Icing.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.