2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. soft butter
1 c. light brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
1/2 c. ground walnuts
1 egg white
1/2 c. ground walnuts

Sift dry ingredients together and set aside. Beat until creamy and add brown sugar, vanilla extract and egg yolk. Mix well. Add flour mixture and 1/2 cup ground walnuts. Spread in greased 10x15x1 inch jelly roll pan.

Lightly beat egg white with 1/2 teaspoon water. Brush egg white on dough. Sprinkle remaining ground nuts on dough and press lightly into dough with hands. Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Cut into 2 inch diamonds while still warm. Allow to cool completely before removing from pan. About 2 1/2 dozen.