Step 1

If using a kitchen aid, beat the egg whites stiff first and transfer to another bowl.

Step 2

In the mixing bowl, beat butter until very softened. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add salt, and vanilla. Beat egg yolks and add.

Step 3

Fold in the egg whites, but not totally. You should still be able to see some of the white patches.

Step 4

Add in flour 1 1/2 cups at a time.

Step 5

Chill overnight.

Step 6

Bake the next day at 350 degrees.

Step 7

Roll out a quarter at a time, keeping dough in refrigerator.

Step 8

Roll very thin and use a 2 inch scalloped cookie cutter to form or use any Christmas cutter you desire.

Step 9

Brush with beaten egg, top, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and top with pecan.

Step 10

Bake 9-10 minutes, not allowing cookie to get too brown.

Step 11

Cool thoroughly on wire racks.

Step 12

Pack in tins.