Mimi's Sand Tarts

"These were my grandmother Mimi's Christmas staple cookie. A cross between a shortbread and sugar cookie they are light and crispy and very addictive. Be sure to save a couple empty butter stick boxes when planning to make these."
 
Download
photo by a food.com user photo by a food.com user
Ready In:
45mins
Ingredients:
5
Serves:
15-20
Advertisement

ingredients

Advertisement

directions

  • Cream the butter and sugar together. Add the eggs one at a time. Add the flour.
  • Pack the dough into butter cartons (it usually takes 2). Refrigerate for several hours.
  • Remove from the box and slice thinly, brush with egg white and place a slice of almond in the center. Place on a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees farenheit for 10 minutes.
  • A couple of notes:.
  • It's easiest to peel the box off the cookie dough.
  • The cookies will be very light in color when they're done baking, like the color of light sand.

Questions & Replies

Got a question? Share it with the community!
Advertisement

Reviews

Have any thoughts about this recipe? Share it with the community!
Advertisement

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

<p>I'm a stay at home mom to twins, a boy and a girl. They're 5 now. My husband and I have been together for 17 years. I love cooking and graduated from culinary school 12 years ago. Feeding people is one of my greatest joys. I love the holidays! <br /> <br /><img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/Adopted1smp.jpg border=0 alt=Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket /> <br /> <br /><img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/IWasAdoptedfall08.jpg border=0 alt=Photobucket /> <br /> <br /><img src=http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/MrsTeny/Permanent%20Collection/PACSpring09Iwasadopted.jpg alt= /></p>
 
View Full Profile
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Find More Recipes