Thumb-print Cookies

Submitted with fond memories of all those Fluvanna Baby Showers at the Community Center!

Cookies:
1 cup powdered sugar
½ tsp. salt
1 egg
3 1/2 cups flour
1 cup shortening
¾ cup chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all ingredients into a smooth paste. Roll into a log shape and cut into 1-inch slices. Press thumb into center of each cookie and bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

Icing:
¼ cup oil
1 Tbs. water
1 drop vanilla
1 ½ tsp. milk or cream
¼ cup Karo
1 drop red food coloring
1 cup or more powdered sugar

Bring oil, water and Karo to boiling. Remove from heat. Add sugar and flavoring until it becomes a paste. Continue mixing until smooth then add milk or cream enough consistency. Add coloring.

Drop teaspoonfuls level full into thumb indentations of cookie.