Amish sand tarts cookies recipe

These buttery sand tart cookies are a lot of fun to make and have been a family holiday tradition for my husband's family for decades!

Hey sweet friends! It's me again, Allison. The one that likes to pop on and write a new blog post randomly. I'm sorry for my inconsistency but let me make it up to you with the release of my family's secret Holiday cookie recipe. I know everyone has that amazing holiday cookie that they love but I'm serious when I say this one is a fan favorite. My Mom was reluctant to give me the deets so then you know it has to be good! This recipe actually comes from my Great-Grandmother who sadly I…

NaNa's Sand Tarts cookies are a family favorite. They are made with only 5 simple ingredients and are crisp and delicious!

PA Dutch Sand Tarts are a Christmas cookie from Lancaster, PA. The cinnamon-sugar topping with halved nut is the original version.

PA Dutch Sand Tarts are a Christmas cookie from Lancaster, PA. The cinnamon-sugar topping with halved nut is the original version.

There are lots of cookies that remind me of my grandma. This sand tart cookies recipe tops the list. A Christmas didn't go by without these delicate sand tart cookies being displayed on Grandma's red glass tray. My grandma made the tender sand tarts in crescent shape, but making them in ball shapes...

With a crisp, buttery texture, these sand tart cookies are a timeless classic cookie that is hard to resist.

Classic Sand Tarts Cookies for Christmas - The Classy Chics

In most cookbooks, you’ll find a recipe for pecan sandies, wedding cookies, tea cakes, or sand tarts. These treats are all similar, but can have subtle differences – some use pecans whi…

Cream butter and powdered sugar until mixed well. Gradually mix in flour. Add vanilla and pecans and mix well. Roll in 1/2 teaspoons size balls and place on ungreased cookie...