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Sand Tarts

Dutch

Keep the dough cool while rolling so the pieces are easier to lift. Check the thinnest cookies first because their edges will color sooner.

Serving reference for Sand Tarts; presentation may vary
Serving reference. Ingredients, toppings and presentation may vary. Photo: jeffreyw · Source · CC BY 2.0
Servings (recipe yield)
Not provided
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
10 min
Rest / chill / soak
Not provided
Total time
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 4 eggs
  • flour

Instructions

  1. Work butter and part of the sugar together, then the remainder of the sugar and the eggs should be mixed in. Use enough flour to make very stiff.
  2. Roll thin, cut out in small squares, wet top with two eggs beaten, sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon and chopped almonds.
  3. Bake in moderate oven, 10 minutes.

Source: Public Domain Recipes · Pennsylvania Dutch Cooking · Recipe source · Public-domain source license

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