Sand Tarts

Subject: Sand Tarts Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:26 pm

Sand Tarts

1/2 cup fat

1 cup sugar

1 egg, well beaten

1-3/4 cups flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/8 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

1 egg white

2 tsp ground cinnamon

3 tbsp sugar

1/2 cup finely chopped nut meats

Cream fat and sugar

Add egg and then the flour, baking powder and salt, mixed and sifted

Add the vanilla and mix well.

Shape into a ball and place on a floured board

Roll out very thin and cut into any desired shape

Beat the egg white, spread a little on each tart with a knife and sprinkle the cinnamon, nuts, and sugar on top

Place on greased baking sheet

Bake in a 350 oven for 15 minutes or until brown.