1 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 egg, separated
Pinch of salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. water
3/4 c. sliced almonds

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Cream butter and sugar; add to creamed mixture; mix well. Put dough on greased 12 x 15 inch baking sheet and spread evenly to cover pan. Mix egg white with water and brush top of dough with egg white mixture to cover thinly. Discard extra egg white mixture. Sprinkle with almonds and gently press into dough slightly. Bake 1/2 hour. Cut into squares while still warm.