Pecan Crunchies

Directions

1. 1
   combine butter 1 cup sugar and egg yolk when i cut recipe in half i used a medim egg instead of the large eggs darlene used
2. 2
   sift flour with 2 teaspoons cinnamon
3. 3
   mix into butter mixture until thoughly blended.
4. 4
   press lightly with floured hands into very well greased pan these things stick .
5. 5
   shallow pan like a largecookie sheet 1/4 inch layer thick.
6. 6
   beat egg white til foamy.and almost stiff
7. 7
   pour over layer spread out
8. 8
   combine remaining sugar and cinnamon
9. 9
   sprinkle over egg white.
10. 10
    sprinkle finely chopped pecans over sugar
11. 11
    bake 20-25 minutes in 375 degree oven
12. 12
    cut in squares while hot.