1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour (not self-rising)
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg white
1/4 c. sugar

Beat butter, 1/2 cup sugar, the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Mix in flour, soda, and salt (dough will be stiff). Cover; chill 2 hours. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Shape dough by heaping teaspoonfuls into ropes, each 6 inches long and 1/4 inch thick. For smooth, even ropes, roll them back and forth on lightly floured cloth-covered board. On greased baking sheet, shape each rope into figure 8, letting ends extend 1/2 inch. Complete cooking 1 at a time. Beat egg white until foamy, gradually adding 1/4 cup sugar while beating. Brush tops of cookies with sweetened egg white. Bake 15 minutes. 4 dozen cookies.