Cinnamon-nut diamonds

3 Doz

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 egg yolk

Directions

Sift together in bowl and reserve: 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour ½ tsp. salt

Put 1 cup soft butter or margarine in a large bowl. Add: 1 C. packed light brown sugar

Beat with mixer until mixture is light and fluffy. Add: Flour mixture ½ C. ground walnuts or pecans. Mix well.

Spread in a greased 15x10x1" jelly roll pan. Brush with 1 egg, slightly beaten. Sprinkle with ½ cup ground nuts, pushing them into the dough.

Bake at 350° 25-30 minutes. Cut into 2" diamonds. Remove to wire racks to cool. Makes about 2½ dozen.

Related recipes