Pennsylvania Dutch Sand Tarts

Sand Tarts

Sand Tarts are a Pennsylvania Dutch, or Amish, Christmas cookie. Learn more

Sand Tarts are thin, crisp, buttery, cinnamon sugar cookies with almond slices on top. This Sand Tart recipe is a classic cookie recipe that is perfect for any season.

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Step 5

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Step 6

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Step 7

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Step 8

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TIPS FOR MAKING SAND TARTS The dough is very soft. These cookies are made to spread and become very thin. Yes, it is really a 1 teaspoon scoop of dough. It's the perfect size ball for these Sand Tarts. Place them at least 2 inches apart. Because they spread so much you want to give them plenty of room to grow. Gray Frame Corner Gray Frame Corner Learn more

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