Author
Svarale
Recipe
Cookies
| Measurements | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| 1/2 Cup | Crisco or Butter |
| 1 | Egg Yolk |
| 1/4 Cup | Brown Sugar |
| 1/2 Teaspoon | Vanilla |
| 1 Cup | Flour |
| 1/4 Teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 | Egg White, slightly beaten |
| 3/4 Cup | Finely Chopped Nuts |
Icing
| Measurements | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| 1 (8 Ounce) Package | Cream Cheese |
| 1/2 Stick | Oleo (Margarine) |
| 1 Teaspoon. | Vanilla |
| 1 Box | Sifted Powdered Sugar |
Instructions
Cookies
- Mix thoroughly Crisco (or butter), egg yolk, brown sugar, and vanilla.
- Stir in flour and salt.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and dip in slightly beaten egg white.
- Roll in finely chopped nuts
- Place 1 inch apart on a baking sheet.
- Press finger into the center of each cookie.
- Bake until set at 350°F. (The original doesn’t give a time, but thumbprint cookies typically bake for 8-12 minutes. Watch them carefully.)
Icing
- Combine Ingredients
Note
Makes 2 dozen
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