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HEAT oven to 350F Adjust rack to middle position.
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Coat two cookie sheets lightly with no-stick cooking spray.
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BEAT brown sugar and shortening in medium bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed for 2 minutes or until fluffy.
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Scrape down sides of bowl.
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Add egg yolks, water, vanilla and salt.
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Beat until well combined.
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Add flour on low speed until well blended.
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BEAT egg whites in a shallow bowl until foamy.
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Place pecans in a separate shallow bowl.
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Measure about 2 teaspoons dough for each cookie.
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Form into balls by rolling between your palms.
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Dip each dough ball into egg whites, then roll into pecans.
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Place on the prepared cookie sheet.
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Using the back of a teaspoon or your thumb, make a rounded indentation in the top of each cookie.
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BAKE 10 minutes.
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Remove from oven.
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It may be necessary to create the indentation once again with a spoon.
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Place about 1/2 teaspoon hot fudge topping into the indentation of each cookie.
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Then place about 1/2 teaspoon jam on top of the hot fudge.
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Bake an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Remove from oven.
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Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for several minutes.
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Remove to cooking rack to cool completely.