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

Caraway Cheese Wafers (untested)

This recipe is written in Grammy's handwriting. It is attributed to "Norfolk" and dated 1971. She notes that this is "especially good with salads or drinks". The recipe makes 2 1/2 to 3 dozen (30-36) wafers.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup margarine, softened [I'd use butter]
• 1 1/2 cup cornflakes, slightly crushed
• 3/4 teaspoon caraway seeds

Instructions:

1. Mix first 3 ingredients
2. Stir in remaining ingredients
3. Shape in 1-inch balls
4. Put on ungreased baking sheets
5. Flatten slightly with a fork or the bottom of a drinking glass dipped in flour
6. Bake in hot oven (400°F) for 7 to 10 minutes