Sandtortchen Sand Tarts

This is an adopted recipe. i have not made it yet and may update if i think it is necessary.

Cream sugar and butter.

Beat in 2 eggs.

Gradually blend in the flour.

Chill dough overnight.

Roll as thin as possible on well floured board.

Work with 1 / 4 of the dough at a time.

Keep remaining dough chilled.

Cut into diamonds with a knife.

Place on greased cookie sheets.

Brush each cookie with beaten egg white.

Sprinkle with sugar and a pinch of cinnamon.

Placd a pecan half in center of each cookie.

Bake in preheated 350 degree f.

Oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light brown.

Cool on cookie sheets 1 minute , then remove to wire racks.

Store in airtight tins.

sugar, butter, eggs, flour, egg white, cinnamon, pecans