1 cup shortening, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg, separated
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup nuts, chopped
Colored sugar

Combine shortening, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, flour and 1/2 cup nuts. Blend well.

Spread on an ungreased cookie sheet with sides. Beat egg white until frothy; spread over bars. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup nuts and colored sugar.

Bake at 350°F for 20 - 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Cool slightly; cut into bars.

Submitted by: CM