Best 9 Sand Tart Cookies Recipes

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Sand tart cookies are a delightful confection that combines the crumbly texture of shortbread with the sweet, buttery flavor of a pastry. Often associated with holiday baking, these cookies are a versatile treat that can be customized with a variety of flavors and fillings, making them a perfect choice for any occasion. With their crisp edges and melt-in-your-mouth centers, sand tart cookies offer a delightful sensory experience that is sure to satisfy any sweet craving.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SAND TARTS



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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

SAND TART COOKIES



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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

3 eggs
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 cups flour
1 -2 tablespoon cornstarch

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

SAND TART COOKIE RECIPE, PA DUTCH COOKIES



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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

2 sticks softened butter (1/2 lb.)
2 c. white sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten for egg wash
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon

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

GRANDMOM'S SAND TARTS



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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

2 pounds butter
2 cups white sugar
5 eggs
8 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
1 egg white
1 tablespoon milk
¼ cup cinnamon sugar
¾ cup pecan halves

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

SANDBAKKELSE (SAND TARTS)



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Translated from Norwegian, the name of these cookies is "'sand tarts." They're most attractive if baked in authentic sandbakkelse molds, which can be purchased online or in a Scandinavian import shop. Most any decorative cookie mold will do, though, and the interesting shapes will make these tarts the focus of your cookie tray. —Karen Hoylo, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg and extracts. Blend in flour. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 375°. Using ungreased sandbakkelse molds, press 1 tablespoon dough into each mold. Bake cookies in molds until they appear set and just begin to brown around the edges, 10-12 minutes. Cool cookies for 2-3 minutes in molds. When cool to the touch, remove from molds. To remove more easily, gently tap with a knife and carefully squeeze the sides of the mold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SAND TARTS



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Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Kid-Friendly     Winter     Cinnamon     Christmas Eve     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 to 6 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) salted butter, softened, plus additional for greasing
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 whole large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 large egg white, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Stir together butter and 1 cup sugar vigorously with a wooden spoon in a large bowl until combined well, then stir in whole egg and vanilla until smooth. Add flour and stir until just incorporated.
  • Transfer dough to a 24-inch-long sheet of wax paper. Using sheet as an aid, roll dough into a 12-inch-long log (2 inches wide). Chill, wrapped in wax paper, until firm, at least 4 hours.
  • Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets with additional butter.
  • Stir together cinnamon and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl.
  • Cut chilled log crosswise into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick slices, arranging slices about 1 inch apart to fill both baking sheets (chill remainder of log wrapped in wax paper). Lightly brush sliced cookies with some egg white, then sprinkle with some of cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Bake cookies, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes total. Cool on sheets 3 minutes, then transfer with a metal spatula to racks to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough, cooling and greasing baking sheets between batches.

SAND TARTS



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The basis for this recipe is the simple sugar cookie, enhanced with almonds and a hint of lemon. Once they are baked, the cookies resemble a sand dollar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large whole egg
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon water
Sliced almonds, for decoration
Cinnamon sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, and beat until light-colored.
  • Beat in egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and lemon zest. Sift flour with salt, and add to butter mixture. Mix on low speed just until dough comes together. Wrap and chill for several hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Whisk egg white and the water in a small bowl. Set aside. Roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut with a 3-inch round cutter, and place on ungreased baking sheet. Brush with egg-white mixture, decorate with 3 sliced almonds, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes, rotating halfway through. Remove from oven; allow to cool.

OLD DUTCH SAND TARTS



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A wonderful, old-timey cookie wonderful with icy cold milk or a cup of hot tea. From the Pennsylvania Dutch chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 12h10m

Yield 100 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups shortening
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups sugar
4 cups flour, sifted
2 eggs, well beaten
1 egg white, lightly beaten
cinnamon sugar
pecan halves

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.

MEMA'S SAND TART COOKIE RECIPE



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Categories     Nut     Cookies     Christmas     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 stick Butter
2 1/4 cups Sugar
2 pieces Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla
4 cups Flour
1/4 teaspoon Salt

Steps:

  • Creme butter & sugar
  • Add eggs and vanilla
  • blend well
  • Mix flour and salt together
  • Add to mixture
  • Chill mixture
  • Roll mixture on floured board 1/8"-1/4 thick
  • Cut into shapes
  • brush with milk
  • sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top
  • Add almond slice
  • Bake 450 degrees 8-10 min on greased cookie sheet

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: This will help keep the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help incorporate air into the cookies, making them light and tender.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help prevent the cookies from becoming too tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and cutting: This will help the cookies hold their shape better in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown: Over baking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them: This will help them keep their shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

Sand tart cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, bake sales, or simply as a snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delicious cookies that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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