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Sand Tart Cookie Recipe

Sand Tart Cookie Recipe

These sand tart cookies are buttery, crispy, and cinnamon-y!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cool Time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18 cookies

Equipment

  • 2 tsp cookie scoop

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp salt

For rolling and dipping:

  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • sliced almonds

Instructions
 

  • Mix room temperature unsalted butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using a hand mixer, on medium speed, until fluffy.
  • Gradually add eggs and vanilla, beating until well combined.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, and salt into the bowl. Mix sifted flour mixture into butter mixture on low speed until a soft dough is formed.
  • Wrap dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours or up to overnight.
  • When you are ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Stir together cinnamon sugar topping in a small bowl. Use a 2 tsp cookie scoop to shape dough into small balls. Roll cookie dough balls in the cinnamon sugar mixture, then place on prepared cookie sheet, 3 inches apart. Use the flat bottom of a cup or measuring cup to flatten each dough ball to 1/4 inch thickness. Dip again in cinnamon sugar mixture, then add almond slices to form sand dollar's star-shaped pattern.
  • Bake cookies 10-12 minutes until lightly browned around the edges. Cool 5 minutes in pan, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to fully cool.

Notes

These cookies keep well in an airtight container for several days.
Keyword cinnamon, cookie
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