Sand Tarts are a classic, melt-in-your-mouth cookie that is perfect for any occasion. These delicate cookies are made with a simple dough of butter, sugar, flour, and eggs, and are then rolled in sugar before being baked. The result is a cookie that is crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, with a sweet, buttery flavor.
This recipe article provides three variations on the classic Sand Tart cookie:
* **Classic Sand Tarts**: This recipe is for the traditional Sand Tart cookie, made with vanilla extract and rolled in granulated sugar.
* **Chocolate Sand Tarts**: This recipe adds cocoa powder to the dough for a rich, chocolatey flavor. The cookies are then rolled in chocolate sprinkles for a festive touch.
* **Lemon Sand Tarts**: This recipe adds lemon zest and juice to the dough for a bright, citrusy flavor. The cookies are then rolled in sanding sugar for a sparkling finish.
No matter which variation you choose, these Sand Tarts are sure to be a hit with family and friends. They are perfect for holiday baking, cookie exchanges, or simply enjoying as a sweet treat.
GRANDMOM'S SAND TARTS
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
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
SAND TARTS
Buttery cookies coated with powdered sugar.
Provided by Robin J.
Categories Desserts Cookies Butter Cookie Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat butter in large bowl until light. Beat in 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar and vanilla. Add flour and mix until just blended. Stir in nuts. Shape dough into a ball, then flatten into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place on prepared sheets, spacing evenly. Bake about 20 minutes, or until firm and lightly colored.
- Sift 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar into a bowl. Transfer cookies to confectioners' sugar while still warm and roll gently to coat. Immediately transfer cookies to plastic bag and seal (this makes the cookies sweat and form an icing). Let stand 5 minutes in the bag. Transfer to rack and cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 1.4 mg, Sugar 4 g
SAND TART COOKIE RECIPE, PA DUTCH COOKIES
Sand Tarts are addicting, thin, and crispy cookies that are perfect to add to your Christmas cookie plates. And they are fun to make with your kids.
Provided by Anna
Categories Cookies Holiday Cookies
Time 2h24m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cream butter, add sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well.
- Combine dry ingredients and add to butter mixture. Mix until combined.
- Wrap the dough into parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Spread the chilled dough onto a floured countertop. Roll it out to about 1/8" thick (adding flour as needed to keep the cookies from sticking).
- Using cookie cutters, cut them into shapes and carefully transfer the cookies to greased or parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Brush each cookie top with well-beaten egg wash.
- Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with cinnamon/sugar mixture and place a pecan or walnut halve on top, or sprinkle with chopped nuts. Or if you prefer, sprinkle the tops with Christmas sprinkles.
- Bake for 8 - 10 minutes. Let them rest for about a minute then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 cookies, Calories 178 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 83 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g
NANA'S CRESCENTS OR SAND TARTS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- With an electric mixer or by hand, cream butter and sugar in a large bowl. Add vanilla and then stir in flour and chopped nuts until combined. Roll tablespoon-sized pieces of dough into crescent shapes. Repeat until no dough remains. Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until cookies are lightly golden.
- While cookies are in the oven, put 2 cups powdered sugar in a large resealable bag. Remove cookies from baking sheet and add them to the bag of powdered sugar. Carefully turn cookies in sugar while they are still hot. Remove cookies from bag and shake lightly to remove excess sugar.
SANDTARTS II
Refrigerator sugar cookies.
Provided by Tracey Eller
Categories Refrigerator Cookies
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cream sugar with butter. Add eggs and mix well. Sift baking soda and all-purpose flour. Add to the butter mixture.
- Shape dough into rolls, wrap in wax paper and chill at least several hours, preferable overnight.
- Slice as thinly as possible (very sharp, thin blade knife dipped in water works best). When roll starts to get soft, return to refrigerator and start on another roll.
- Decorate with colored sugar, etc. and bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until set but not brown, 8 - 10 minutes. Yield depends on how thin the slices are but you should get at least 3 dozen. NOTE: This is one of those family recipes that was taught to me with instructions like "add flour til it looks right" and "bake it til it's done". I have tested these measurements but I've never been good at using a timer or paying attention to how many I've made!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 30.4 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
SAND TART COOKIES
Make and share this Sand Tart Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Marian in PA
Categories Dessert
Time 38m
Yield 36-48 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix the eggs, butter, and sugar.
- Gradually add the flour.
- Form several balls and refrigerate.
- Roll out the dough.
- Cut out cookies.
- Decorate with sugar.
- Bake 350 degrees for about 8 minutes (depends on how thin you roll out your dough and how well done you like your cookies).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.7, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 42.5, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 11.2, Protein 2
Tips:
- Use cold butter: This will help keep the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
- Cream the butter and sugar together thoroughly: This will help create a light and fluffy cookie.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape in the oven.
- Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
Sand tarts are a delicious and classic cookie that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of flavors and toppings. With the right ingredients and a little patience, you can create sand tarts that will be enjoyed by everyone. These sand tarts are easy to make and absolutely delicious. The vanilla flavor pairs perfectly with the tart fruit filling. They are perfect for any occasion, and everyone will love them!
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