Meltaway Bars

Yield: 40 bars

Ingredients

• 1 egg, separated
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• Colored sugar

Instructions

1. In large mixing bowl, combine egg yolk and remaining ingredients except nuts and colored sugar. Blend well at low speed.
2. Stir in 1/2 cup walnuts; mix thoroughly.
3. Spread in an ungreased 15 x 10 inch jellyroll pan.
4. Beat egg white until frothy; spread over bars.
5. Sprinkle remaining walnuts and colored sugar.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes.
7. Cool slightly; cut into bars.