GRANDMOM'S SAND TARTS

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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.

Provided by Patty Alderman

Categories Desserts Cookies Refrigerator Cookie Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 178.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 78.6 mg, Sugar 5.7 g