Sand Tart Cookies Recipe

A beloved family Christmas tradition! These melt-in-your-mouth sand tart cookies are buttery, delicate, and perfectly sweet. Easy to make and endlessly customizable with your favorite decorations, they're the perfect addition to your holiday baking. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 38 mins
Calories 145.7 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Sand Tart Cookies

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • Colored sugar, sprinkles, or other desired toppings for decorating
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • Cornstarch

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How to Make Sand Tart Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add 3 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 days).
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about ⅛ inch thickness.
  7. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Place cookies onto ungreased baking sheets.
  8. Decorate cookies with colored sugar, sprinkles, or other desired toppings.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

16g

Carbs

7g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sand Tart Cookies?

Sand Tart Cookies takes about 68 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 38 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sand Tart Cookies?

Sand Tart Cookies has approximately 145.7 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sand Tart Cookies?

The key ingredients for Sand Tart Cookies are Eggs, Butter, Sugar, Flour, Cornstarch. See the full list with measurements above.

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