Cinnamon Diamonds

Directions

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   Heat
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   oven
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   to 350°.
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   Line a 15 1/2 x 10 1/2-inch jelly roll pan
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   with
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   foil.
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   Mix flour and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
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   In large bowl,
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   beat
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    butter and brown sugar with electric mixer until fluffy.
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    Beat in egg yolk.
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    Stir in flour mixture until blended. Then
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    add 1/2 cup chopped nuts.
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    Spread in pan.
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    For topping, beat egg whites with a fork until frothy, brush over dough.
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    Mix granulated
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    sugar,
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    the
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    remaining
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    1/2
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    teaspoon cinnamon
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    and 1/2
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    cup nuts.
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    Sprinkle on top.
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    Bake 25 to 30 minutes
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    until lightly
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    brown.
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    Cool slightly in pan on rack. Lift
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    foil by ends onto a cutting board, while still warm, cut baked dough into 2-inch diamonds.
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    Makes 36.