Cinnamon Sticks

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the sugar and butter.
2. 2
   Add egg yolk.
3. 3
   Beat well.
4. 4
   Add flour which has been sifted with cinnamon.
5. 5
   With hand, knead dough in bowl until mixture holds together.
6. 6
   Spread dough on ungreased cookie sheet into a 14 x 9-inch rectangle.
7. 7
   (You can roll the dough gently with a floured rolling pin.)
8. 8
   Beat egg white slightly. Brush onto cookie dough.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with nuts.
10. 10
    Bake at 275° for 30 to 40 minutes until lightly browned.
11. 11
    As soon as cookie sheet is removed from oven, cut rectangle lengthwise into 3 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 1 inch wide pieces.
12. 12
    Remove to wire rack to cool.
13. 13
    Makes 42 cookies.