Sand Tarts

Contributed byMiss Hatcher
Golden-brown sand tarts on a white plate, topped with sliced almonds and a dusting of sugar.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 egg white (brush on)
  • Almonds, blanched and split
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Yield: 24 Tarts
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes

Instructions

Combine the first five ingredients. Chill and roll out on floured board to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into wreaths. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. On each cookie, brush with egg white and add almonds. Mix together the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle on each cookie. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are just golden. Be sure to keep dough chilled between batches. 

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