1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 cup sifted flour
1/3 tsp. salt
Jam or Jelly, for spreading

Blend until creamy: 1/2 cup butter and 1/3 cup sugar.

Then beat in 2 egg yolks, 1/2 tsp. vanilla or almond extract, 1/4 tsp. grated lemon rind, 1 cup sifted flour and 1/3 tsp. salt. Chill dough for several hours. Roll until very thin; cut into oblongs, 1x2 inches.

Spread with tart jam or jelly. Cover with meringue.

Meringue:

1 egg white
5 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
6 tsp. nut meats, chopped

Whip 1 egg white until stiff, then adding 5 tbsp. sugar very slowly, beating constantly. Fold in 1 tsp. cinnamon and 6 tbsp. chopped nut meats.

Bake on greased cookie sheet at 350°F. for 12 min.

Makes 5 dozen.

Submitted by: CM