Sand Tarts

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About this recipe

In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
sand tarts are a classic holiday treat that melt in your mouth with their delicate texture and buttery flavor. This traditional recipe has been passed down through generations, making it a cherished favorite during festive gatherings. The dough is rolled thin and cut into various shapes, then sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar for a sweet and slightly spicy finish. These delectable cookies are simple to make yet irresistibly delicious, making them the perfect addition to any cookie platter.

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sand tarts recipe details

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This is the original recipe used by my grandmother Wasson to create my dad’s favorite cookie. It took me years to get this one right too, but I’m glad I did. It is a holiday favorite among my family and friends.
Ready in: 6 hours 23 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 36

• 1 1/4 cups white sugar, sifted
• 3/4 cup salted butter, softened (NO substitutes here)
• 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk (save egg white)
• 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 3 cups flour, sifted
• Remaining egg white
• Colored granulated sugar
• Walnut, pecan,or almond halves (optional)

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 8 mins | Extra time: 6 hours

1. In mixing bowl, gradually combine sifted sugar with softened butter until soft and creamy.
2. Beat in egg, egg yolk, vanilla and lemon rind.
3. Gradually stir the flour into the butter mixture until well blended. Cover and chill dough several hours or overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and grease two baking sheets.
5. Roll dough out very thin (you should almost be able to read through it).
6. Cut into different shapes with floured cookie cutters.
7. Brush tops with egg white and sprinkle with colored granulated sugar-place a nut half on each cookie if desired.
8. Bake for about 8 minutes, until cookie is golden. This is the hard part.
9. Cool on baking cloths over several layers of plain newspaper. Store in airtight containers.