Thumbprint Cookies

Syrian Cuisine

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter softened
1/2 c. shortening
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. sugar
2 egg yolks
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 egg whites lightly beaten
Crushed nuts – I use walnuts

preparation

Preheat oven to 375º F.  Cream together butter, shortening, sugar, egg yolk and vanilla. Sift flour and salt; mix well. Roll into 1″ balls. Dip in slightly beaten egg white. Roll in finely chopped nuts or coconut. Place about 1″ apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven, quickly press thumb (or thimble) gently on top of each cookie. Return to oven and bake 8 minutes longer; cool.
Fill imprint with jam. Makes approx. 4 doz. Cookies

Butheina Alnounou

 

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