Cinnamon Diamonds

Name: Cinnamon Diamonds
Yield: Makes one 10 x 15 x 1-inch pan, or about thirty-five 2-inch diamonds or squares
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 large egg, separated; 1 cup walnut pieces, chopped into ¼-inch pieces; 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 16 pieces; 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Preparation info

Makes one 10 x 15 x 1 inch pan, or about
thirty-five
2-inch diamonds or squares

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Cookies Unlimited

By Nick Malgieri

Published 2000

About

This intriguing recipe was given to me by Phil Krampetz, co-owner with Kyle Stewart of the Cultured Cup in Dallas. Once sampled, these easy-to-prepare cookies are destined to become a holiday tradition in many families.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1½

Europe
Italy
Dessert
Vegetarian
Cookies
Mediterranean

Method

Set a rack in the middle level of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees.
In the work bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine the flour, brown sugar, spices, and salt. Pulse repeatedly to mix thoroughly. Add the butter and continue t