Joy Of Cooking Sand Tarts Recipe

Joy of Cooking Sand Tarts featuring butter, sugar, eggs, and flour into delicate cookies, perfect for any occasion and ready in 1 hour and 16 minutes!

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🧡 Why You’ll Love This Sand Tarts Recipe:

Simple and fast to whip up.
Perfect for every event.
A lot of fun to top with different things.

❓ What Is Joy Of Cooking Sand Tarts Recipe?

Joy of Cooking Sand Tarts are tasty cookies made with butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. Rolled thin, baked until golden, and optionally garnished, they offer a delightful treat.

🥚 Joy Of Cooking Sand Tarts Ingredients

1 Box 10x sugar, or 3 3/4 C. confectioner sugar
4 eggs
4 Cups flour
1/2 lb. butter, 2 sticks, softened
1 egg for egg wash

🥯 How To Make Joy Of Cooking Sand Tarts

Combine the butter and sugar.
Mix in the flour and eggs.
Refrigerate the dough for at least an hour before rolling it out by wrapping it in plastic wrap.
Roll out a ball of dough (the size of a softball) on a floured surface until it is very thin, about the thickness of a CD or thinner.
Use the form of your choice cookie cutter to cut the dough.
Set on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Apply a light coat of egg wash and garnish with sugar sprinkles of various colors.
Add a cinnamon sugar topping by combining 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon if desired.
Put in a 350° oven and bake for 6-8 minutes, or until a light golden hue appears.

💭 Recipe Tips

Make sure the butter is melted so it can be mixed easily.
For easy handling, chill the dough before rolling it out.
Try out several forms and garnishes to provide variation.

☕ What Pairs Nicely With Sand Tarts?

Sand Tarts cookies complement wonderfully with a cup of hot tea or coffee, strawberry milkshake, vanilla ice cream, caramel, or chocolate sauce.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Sand Tarts?

At Room Temperature: Preserve leftover sand tarts in a suitable bag for up to a week.
In The Fridge: Keep leftover sand tarts in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.
In The Freezer: Freeze leftover sand tarts in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Sand Tarts?

Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F then assemble leftover sand tarts in a baking sheet and heat for 3 to 5 minutes until warmed through.
Microwave: Heat leftover sand tarts on a microwave-safe plate on high for 10-20 seconds until warm.

FAQs

What if my sand tart dough is too dry?

If your sand tart dough is too dry, add moisture by flicking it with small amounts of water and then incorporate it thoroughly.

Why are my sand tarts crumbly?

Your sand tarts can be crumbly due to the high ratio of butter to flour, resulting in a delicate texture prone to crumbling.

Why do my sand tarts have a soggy bottom?

Your sand tarts may have a soggy bottom if the fat melts before a strong gluten structure forms, leading to pastry sogginess.

How do you know when sand tarts are done?

Sand tarts are done when they turn a light golden hue and the edges are slightly firm, indicating thorough baking.

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Joy Of Cooking Sand Tarts Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 90
Total Fat 2.5g
Sugar 10g
Protein 1g
Calcium 0mg
Iron 0.4mg