Posted by: Imp 08-01-99 11:10 AM
Cinnamon Sticks
Source: Country America Magazine.
Nonstick Cooking Spray
1/3 cup oleo or butter
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour,divided
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Dash salt
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
Line a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan with foil; spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Set aside
Beat oleo or butter with an electric mixer for 30 seconds.
Add about half of flour.
Then add sugar, brown sugar, egg, cinnamon, vanilla and salt.
Beat till thoroughly combined.
Beat in remaining flour.
Stir in nuts.
Press evenly into prepared pan. Use back of metal spoon to smooth surface.
Cover; and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 375.
Lift dough out of pan.
Cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slices.
Then cut entire block of dough in half lengthwise, making 2 sticks from each slice.
Place on a greased cookie sheet.
Bake for about 10 minutes.
Makes 72 cookies