Sandtortchen(Sand Tarts)

* Exported from MasterCook *

SANDTORTCHEN (SAND TARTS)

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Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : German Cookies
Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/2 c Sugar
2 c Butter Or Margarine
2 Eggs -- Large
4 c Flour -- Unbleached, Unsifted
1 Egg White -- Large, Beaten
Sugar
Cinnamon
Pecan -- Halves

Cream sugar and butter. Beat in 2 eggs. Gradually blend in the flour.
Chill dough overnight. Roll as thin as possible on well floured board.
Work with 1/4 of the dough at a time. Keep remaining dough chilled. Cut
into diamonds with a knife. Place on greased cookie sheets. Brush each
cookie with beaten egg white. Sprinkle with sugar and a pinch of
cinnamon. Placd a pecan half in center of each cookie. Bake in preheated
350 degree F. oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light brown.
Cool on cookie sheets 1 minute, then remove to wire racks. Store in
airtight tins.



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