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Sand Tarts

Sand Tarts are thin, crisp, buttery, cinnamon sugar cookies with almond slices on top. This Sand Tart recipe is a classic cookie recipe that is perfect for any season.

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 198 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter unsalted
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons sugar granulated
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • sliced almonds for decoration

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cream butter in an electric mixer using the paddle attachment on medium speed until fluffy.
  3. Gradually add sugar and beat until combined.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla to the mixture and continue to mix until fully incorporated.
  5. Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together and then add to the mixture ½ a cup at a time, mixing on low until the dough is formed.
  6. Let the dough stand for about 30 mins.
  7. In a small bowl combine the cinnamon and sugar stirring well.
  8. Roll a teaspoon of dough into a ball and then roll in cinnamon sugar.
  9. Place balls of cookie dough 2 inches apart on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet
  10. Use the flat bottom of a measuring cup to lightly press on each ball of dough and slightly flatten it.
  11. Decorate each piece of dough with 5 sliced almonds in a star shape.
  12. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned around edges.
  13. Remove from oven and let the cookie cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  14. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 2cookies Calories 198kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 144mg (6%) Potassium 22mg (1%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 305IU (6%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198

% Daily Value*

Serving 2cookies
Calories 198kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 144mg 6%
Potassium 22mg 0%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 305IU 6%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.