Sand Tarts

Sand Tarts
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 40 mins
  • SERVING
    24 People
  • VIEWS
    75

Delicate and crumbly, these Sand Tarts are a timeless treat. Buttery cookies, infused with vanilla and studded with crunchy walnuts, are generously coated in powdered sugar, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience that's simply irresistible.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    13 g
  • Cholesterol
    20 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    1 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 2 mins In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Gradually beat in 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract until well combined. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 2 mins Slowly add the flour, mixing until just blended. Be careful not to overmix. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Stir in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 2 hrs Shape the dough into a ball, then flatten it into a disc. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. (1-2 hours)

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 15 mins Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View 20 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are firm to the touch and lightly golden around the edges. (18-22 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins While the cookies are still warm, gently roll them in confectioners' sugar to coat them completely. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Transfer the coated cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. The powdered sugar coating will set as they cool.

For a richer flavor, toast the walnuts lightly before chopping.
Don't overmix the dough, as this can result in tough cookies.
Chilling the dough is essential for preventing the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
For a festive touch, add a pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Lonzo Koelpin

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 25 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Brooklyn Mcglynn

    The hint of vanilla is perfect, and the walnuts add a nice crunch.

  • Caterina Robel

    I chilled the dough overnight, and the cookies turned out perfectly!

  • Rick Johns

    A new holiday favorite!

  • Darrel Crooks

    I added a little almond extract to the dough, and it was amazing!

  • Jensen Collins

    These were so easy to make and absolutely delicious! My family loved them.

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