Birds Nests

* Exported from MasterCook *

Birds Nests

Recipe By : Sherrie Trexler
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 each egg whites -- beaten slightly
1/4 cup walnuts -- crushed
1/4 cup jam

Combine butter, shortening, brown sugar, flour, salt, and vanilla. Roll into
1" balls. Roll balls in egg whites and then roll in crushed walnuts. Put
finger indention in center. Fill with jam. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes.

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NOTES : This recipe came from Sherrie. She sent them to her husband one
Christmas and I tasted them at his home. They were delicious and I
immediately contacted her for her recipe. We really missed her that
Christmas!!! :(