Nutmeg Flats

Directions

1. 1
   In large bowl of mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolk and beat well.
2. 2
   Stir in flour and nutmeg.
3. 3
   With lightly floured fingertips, spread evenly in 15 x 10 x 1-inch jelly roll pan.
4. 4
   Beat egg white slightly and brush over top.
5. 5
   Bake in preheated 275° oven until rich golden color, about 1 hour. While hot, cut in 2 x 3/4-inch bars; remove to racks to cool. Makes about 96.