Sand tarts(real old german style)

 
                     SAND TARTS (REAL OLD GERMAN STYLE)
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Penndutch                        Cookies
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    2 1/2   c            Sugar
    2       c            Butter
    2                    Egg, well beaten
    1                    Egg white
    4       c            Flour
                         Pecans
                         Cinnamon
 
   Cream the butter and sugar together. Slowly add the flour, working it
   in well. Add the well-beaten eggs and mix thoroughly. Chill over
   night. Roll out thin on lightly floured board; brush cookies with the
   egg white which has been slightly beaten, sprinkle with sugar and a
   little cinnamon and press 1/2 pecan into center of cookie. Bake at
   350-F about 10 minutes.
   Source:  Pennsylvania Dutch Cook Book - Fine Old Recipes, Culinary
   Arts Press, 1936.
  
 
 
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