OLD-FASHIONED SAND TARTS Cookie Dough: 1 lb. flour 1 lb. sugar 1/4 lb. butter, softened 1/4 lb. margarine 2 eggs, beaten rind of 1 lemon Egg Wash: 2 eggs 4 Tbsp. water Egg Wash: Beat together well. Mix all ingredients together for cookie dough. Shape into a ball. Cover and chill overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Divide ball into 4 parts. Roll out 1 part at a time. Roll on floured surface very thin. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters and place on cookie sheet. Reroll extra trimmings until all is used. Brush top of tarts with egg wash. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon and chopped peanuts or colored sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 7 to 8 minutes. Watch carefully and bake until lightly browned. Continue rolling out all 4 sections as directed. Yield: 2 (1 gallon) tubs full. Note: The thinner the rolling the better the tarts.
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