Cinnamon diamonds (untested)

This typewritten recipe is attributed to "Ethel".

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1 beaten egg yolk
• 1 slightly beaten egg white
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions:

1. Sift together flour and spices
2. Stir in brown sugar
3. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly
4. Blend in egg yolk
5. Pat 1/4 inch thick into 15-inch by 13-inch rectangle or ungreased cookie sheet
6. Brush top with egg white
7. Sprinkle with nuts
8. Bake in 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until crisp around edges
9. Loosen edges
10. Cool slightly
11. Cut in diamonds

Makes about 36 diamonds