Orange Pecan Thins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg, separated
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. regular flour
2 tsp. grated orange rind
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. finely chopped nuts

Preparation

Cream butter and 1/2 c. sugar in small bowl.
Add egg yolk and vanilla.
Add flour to mixture along with grated rind.\tMix. Spread mixture evenly over a 10 x 15 jelly roll pan.
Beat egg white until foamy and then gradually add 1/4 c. sugar.
Beat until stiff peaks form.
Spread over base, sprinkle nuts on top.\tBake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.