How to Make Sand Tarts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Whether you're looking for a sweet treat to enjoy with your morning coffee or a delicious dessert to impress your guests, Sand Tarts are the perfect choice. These delicate, buttery cookies are a classic holiday favorite, but they're wonderful any time of year. Their simple yet elegant appearance and irresistible flavor make them a cherished recipe for many families.

Originating from the Pennsylvania Dutch tradition, Sand Tarts are known for their rich, flaky texture and irresistible a...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • 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 the oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Shape chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Place on the prepared sheets, spacing evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until firm and lightly colored, about 20 minutes.
  • Sift 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar into a bowl. Transfer warm cookies to confectioners' sugar and roll gently to coat. Immediately transfer cookies to a resealable plastic bag, seal the bag, and let sit until cookies sweat and form an icing, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool.
  • Nutrition

    153 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 1mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 35mg