Old Dutch Sand Tarts

Ingredients

• 2 cups shortening
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 cups flour, sifted
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 1 egg white, lightly beaten
• cinnamon sugar
• pecan halves

Directions

1. 1

   Cream shortening, salt and sugar together.

2. 2

   Add flour gradually, working it in well.

3. 3

   Add beaten eggs and mix thoroughly.

4. 4

   Cover and chill overnight.

5. 5

   Roll out thinly on a lightly floured board.

6. 6

   Cut into rounds; brush with egg white, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar; press a pecan half into center of each cookie.

7. 7

   Bake at 350F for ten minutes.