Easy Drop Sand Tarts Recipe
Whip up a batch of these classic Drop Sand Tarts— crisp, buttery cookies with a hefty sprinkle of cinnamon, sugar, and nuts. These cookies are quick and easy to make - great for the holidays or parties and even just regular old days!
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar.
- 1½ cups butter, softened.
- 3 eggs.
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour.
- Cinnamon and sugar, for sprinkling.
- Nuts, chopped (optional, for topping).
Instructions
- In a big bowl, mix butter and sugar until they turn light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix well after each.
- Combine Flour: Gradually add in flour until well combined and the dough is smooth.
- Drop teaspoon-sized mounds of dough on cookie sheets, leaving some space between each one.
- Top with a sprinkle of sugar and cinnamon Top with chopped nuts or your favorite toppings.
- Bake at 325°F for about 14 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Yield: Approximately 3 dozen cookies.
Recipe Notes
- It will take about 25 minutes.
- Each cookie contains around 120 calories.
Historical Tidbit
Sand Tarts are cookies of German-American origin, first popularised in the United States in the 19th century. Their kiss shape and simple elegance make them a popular holiday cookie.
Baking Tips
- Try pecans, walnuts, and almonds as toppings.
- You can also add a little color with sprinkles or chocolate chips.
Baking with vintage recipes is so much fun and this cookie recipe from Dusty Recipes is it!
Print this post:
