Sandtarts
Delightfully crisp and lightly spiced, Sandtarts are a classic holiday cookie that’s as elegant as it is irresistible. This traditional recipe combines buttery richness with the warm aroma of cinnamon, perfectly balanced by a hint of vanilla. Rolled thin and cut into charming shapes, these cookies are brushed with an egg wash for a subtle sheen and adorned with a slivered almond for a festive finishing touch. Perfectly golden in just 8-10 minutes, Sandtarts are ideal for holiday baking, cookie exchanges, or gifting. With their irresistibly delicate texture and timeless flavor, these treats are sure to become a favorite on any dessert table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
- 1 tablespoon Milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Separate two of the eggs. Reserve the whites in a small bowl for later use. Add the yolks and the third whole egg to the butter-sugar mixture, along with the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together. The dough should be stiff but smooth.
Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
Using cookie cutters, cut the dough into your preferred shapes and transfer to the prepared baking sheets.
In the small bowl with the reserved egg whites, add one tablespoon of milk and whisk to combine. Brush this mixture lightly over each cookie.
Sprinkle cinnamon over the cookies and top with a sliver of almond in the center.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake, as sandtarts should be crisp, not browned.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container to keep the cookies crisp. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4710 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.7 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.0 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 807 mg | 269% | |
| Sodium | 243 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 785.0 g | 285% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 405.3 g | ||
| Protein | 84.1 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 361 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 27.8 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 1289 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
