Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        ***CRUST***
   1      cup           all-purpose flour -- sifted
     1/4  cup           sugar
     1/2  teaspoon      baking powder
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/3  cup           butter
   1                    egg yolk
   1      teaspoon      pure vanilla extract
                        ***WALNUT LAYER***
     1/3  cup           butter
     1/2  cup           confectioners' sugar -- unsifted
   2                    egg yolks
   1      cup           california walnuts -- finely ground
   1      tablespoon    fine dry bread crumbs
   3                    egg whites -- stiffly beaten
                        ***TOPPING***
   4      squares       {4 oz} semi-sweet chocolate -- melted
                        california walnuts -- chopped
                        shredded coconut or candied orange peel

Preparation:

Makes 3 dozen sticks 1. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter. 2. Add egg yolk and vanilla; mix well. 3. Press firmly into bottom of 9-inch square baking pan lined with foil (on bottom only). Walnut Layer 1. Cream butter, confectioners' sugar and egg yolks until light and fluffy; stir in walnuts and bread crumbs. 2. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites; spread evenly over crust layer. 3. Bake in preheated 350 F. oven 30 minutes, until top springs back when touched lightly. 4. Cool in pan; remove and cut into sticks. Topping Spread tops of sticks with thin layer of chocolate and decorate with walnuts, coconut or orange peel. NOTE: Great for a holiday cookie treat. Make ahead and store in airtight covered tin