Moravian Sand Tarts Recipes

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH SAND TARTS

Steps:

• If using a kitchen aid, beat the egg whites stiff first and transfer to another bowl.
• In the mixing bowl, beat butter until very softened. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add salt, and vanilla. Beat egg yolks and add.
• Fold in the egg whites, but not totally. You should still be able to see some of the white patches.
• Add in flour 1 1/2 cups at a time.
• Chill overnight.
• Bake the next day at 350 degrees.
• Roll out a quarter at a time, keeping dough in refrigerator.
• Roll very thin and use a 2 inch scalloped cookie cutter to form or use any Christmas cutter you desire.
• Brush with beaten egg, top, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and top with pecan.
• Bake 9-10 minutes, not allowing cookie to get too brown.
• Cool thoroughly on wire racks.
• Pack in tins.

OLD DUTCH SAND TARTS

Steps:

• Cream shortening, salt and sugar together.
• Add flour gradually, working it in well.
• Add beaten eggs and mix thoroughly.
• Cover and chill overnight.
• Roll out thinly on a lightly floured board.
• Cut into rounds; brush with egg white, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar; press a pecan half into center of each cookie.
• Bake at 350F for ten minutes.