Dutch Jon Hagel

A classic Dutch cookie flavored with cinnamon and almonds.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Yields: 9 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup  softened butter
• 1  egg, separated
• 1  cup sugar
• 2  cups flour, sifted (measure the flour, and then sift.)
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  cup  finely chopped pecans, almonds or 1  cup walnuts

Directions

1. Cream the butter, sugar, and egg yolk with a hand or standard mixer. I used a hand mixer and it worked just fine.
2. Sift flour and cinnamon and gradually add to cream mixture. Spread on a 15x10 baking sheet with edge.
3. Lightly beat the egg white and brush on top, then add the nuts on top.
4. Bake for 25-40 minutes, until golden brown. Cut while still warm and devour.