Cookie Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. granulated sugar
6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 c. flour
yolk of 1 large egg
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. pecans, finely chopped

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
In a medium sized bowl beat sugar and 4 tablespoons of the butter with an electric mixer until light and creamy.
Beat in flour, egg yolk, vanilla and cinnamon.
When well mixed, press into an 8-inch square on an ungreased jelly roll pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from oven; let cool completely.
Crush into fine crumbs in a food processor or blender.