English Toffee Cookies
A simple bar cookie with nuts pressed into the top.
Steps
In a bowl with a mixer , beat butter with sugar until smoothly blended.
Beat in egg yolk.
Add flour to butter mixture.
Beat until well mixed.
Evenly press dough into buttered and floured 10- by 15-inch pan.
In a bowl with a fork , beat egg white to blend.
Spread over dough with pastry brush.
Sprinkle chopped nuts over dough , then press them in.
Bake in a 275 f oven until golden brown , about 45 minutes.
Cut while hot into 1 1 / 2-inch squares.
Use a small spatula to lift from pan.
Let cool.
Serve or store airtight up to 4 days , or freeze to store longer.
Ingredients
butter, granulated sugar, egg, all-purpose flour, pecan halves