1/2 lb. soft butter
1 c. granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted flour
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 c. med. chopped pecans

Cream butter; add sugar, egg yolk and vanilla. Beat well and then add sifted flour and cinnamon and beat thoroughly. Spread mix into greased 11 x 16-inch tin--flatten with wet hands (MESSY). Brush top with slightly beaten egg white. Sprinkle with pecans and press down. Bake at 325 degrees for 35-40 minutes.