Cinnamon Sticks

Directions

1. 1
   Cream sugar and butter.
2. 2
   Add egg yolk.
3. 3
   Beat well.
4. 4
   Add the flour, which has been sifted with the cinnamon.
5. 5
   With your hands, knead the dough in the bowl until the mixture holds together. Spread dough on an ungreased cookie sheet into a 14 x 9-inch rectangle.
6. 6
   (The dough can also be rolled by a floured rolling pin.)
7. 7
   Beat egg white slightly.
8. 8
   Brush onto cookie dough. Sprinkle lightly with the nuts.
9. 9
   Bake at 275° for 30 to 40 minutes, or until lightly browned.