Grandmom's Sand Tarts

Name: Grandmom's Sand Tarts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 510 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds butter; 2 cups white sugar; 5 eggs; 8 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed; 1 egg white; 1 tablespoon milk; 0.25 cup cinnamon sugar; 0.75 cup pecan halves

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My Grandmother didn't have much money. She was widowed young and she had seven children, so at Christmas she would make these cookies and give each family a box. These cookies are a very fond memory for me. I now make them for my Grandchildren.

Recipe by Patty Alderman

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:

8 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

72

Yield:

5 to 6 - dozen

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Ingredients

2 pounds butter
2 cups white sugar
5 eggs
8 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
1 egg white
1 tablespoon milk
¼ cup cinnamon sugar
¾ cup pecan halves

Directions

Cream the butter, sugar and eggs together. Add just enough flour to stiffen. Dough should be slightly sticky. Place dough in the refrigerator and let chill overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a very small bowl combine the egg white and the milk. Set aside.
Remove small amount of dough from the refrigerator and on a lightly floured surface roll it out very thin. Cut out rounds with a biscuit cutter or drinking glass dipped in flour. Place cookies on a cookie sheet and paint the top with the egg white mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and top with a pecan half. Repeat until all the dough is used up.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes and the edges are slightly browned. Watch these cookies closely for they burn very easily.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

178	Calories
12g	Fat
17g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 72
Calories 178
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 7g	34%
Cholesterol 40mg	13%
Sodium 79mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 2g
Calcium 8mg	1%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 28mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.