Sand Tarts



1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 3/4 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 egg white, unbeaten
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1. Cream butter and sugar and stir in well beaten egg.
2. Sift flour and baking powder together, blend with first ingredients to make a soft dough. Set in refrigerator to chill.
3. When cold, place on well floured board (or use powdered sugar), roll out 1/8-inch thick. Knead in more flour if needed.
4. Shape with cutters.
5. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
6. Bake on a lightly greased baking sheet at 275 degrees F. for about 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Yield: 2 ½ dozen cookies

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