Best 4 Nanas Crescents Or Sand Tarts Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cookie recipe, look no further than nanas crescents, also known as sand tarts. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to simple afternoon snacks. With their delicate, buttery flavor and crescent shape, nanas crescents are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Best of all, they require just a few simple ingredients and can be made in under an hour. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to make some nanas crescents!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SAND TARTS



Sand Tarts image

Buttery cookies coated with powdered sugar.

Provided by Robin J.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup unsalted butter
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup confectioners' sugar, or as needed

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

NANA'S SAND TARTS



NANA'S SAND TARTS image

Categories     Cookies     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 stick butter
3/4 c. Crisco
1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp salt
2 T vanilla
1 c. ground nuts

Steps:

  • Beat together butter and crisco, add powdered sugar, flour, salt, vanilla and nuts. Refrigerate dough overnight or 24-48hrs. Shape dough into crescents using iced tea spoon. Bake at 325 for 15mins. Cool, then roll in powdered sugar.

MY NANA'S BUTTER TARTS



My Nana's Butter Tarts image

These are the tarts Nana would make every Christmas, although she would make her own tart shells. I've simplified it and buy the shells already made. These are easy and delicious and so difficult to stop at just one!

Provided by Shelley Schuss

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup dried currants
1 egg
3 tablespoons melted butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
12 (3 inch) unbaked tart shells

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Whisk brown sugar, currants, egg, butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Spoon into tart shells; place tarts on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 23.4 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 122.1 mg, Sugar 26.9 g

NANCY B'S OLD FASHIONED SAND TARTS



Nancy B's Old Fashioned Sand Tarts image

Make and share this Nancy B's Old Fashioned Sand Tarts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hastings

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup oatmeal
2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients well with hands.
  • Shape into crescents.
  • Bake in 325 degree oven for 22 minutes.
  • Allow to cool completely.
  • Place in plastic bag with sugar and shake well to coat.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.8, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 1.4, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 2.1

Tips:

  • Use high-quality butter or margarine. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cookies.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the dough, making the cookies light and airy.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just starting to turn golden brown around the edges. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

Nana's crescents or sand tarts are a classic Christmas cookie that is easy to make and always a hit. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delicious and festive cookies that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a special treat to make for the holidays, give Nana's crescents or sand tarts a try. You won't be disappointed!

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