Croatian Cookies

Description

 * Makes 1 panfulCROATIANCOOKIES.jpg

Ingredients

 * ½ lb sweet butter
 * ½ cup sugar
 * 1 egg yolk
 * ½ tsp salt
 * 2½ cups flour
 * ¾ cup finely ground walnuts (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Cream butter and sugar; add egg yolk and salt.
 * 2) Add flour gradually and beat.
 * 3) Pat dough into thin layer in 12 x 12 inch pan.
 * 4) Fold in ground nuts and flavoring.
 * 5) Spread jelly over.
 * 6) Sprinkle with chopped nuts; bake at 350°F about 45 minutes.
 * 7) When warm, cut in squares.