English Toffee Squares

Method

1. I

   Preheat oven to 275°F In large bowl with an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until creamy.

2. II

   Separate egg, then beat yolk into butter mixture; cover and reserve the egg white.

3. III

   In another bowl, stir together flour and cinnamon; add to butter mixture.

4. IV

   With your hands, spread dough evenly over bottom of a greased 10 by 15-inch rimmed baking pan.

5. V

   Beat egg white lightly, then brush over dough to cover evenly.

6. VI

   Sprinkle pecans over top; press in lightly.

7. VII

   Bake for 1 hour or until firm when lightly touched. While still hot, cut into 1/2-inch squares. Let cool in pan on a rack. Store in an airtight container.