Criss-Cross Brown Sugar Cookies

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 egg white
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts

 

Cream butter and sugar; stir in egg. Add flour mixed with baking powder. Mix to a smooth dough. Roll into small balls. Put on greased cookie sheet, 1 inch apart. Flatten criss-cross style with a fork dipped in flour. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Bake in hot oven, 400° F. for 10 to 12 minutes.