Moravian Sand Tarts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/2 c. confectioners sugar
5 eggs
4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
pecan halves, cut in half

Preparation

Cream butter and extract together.
Add sugar gradually, creaming until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Sift flour and baking soda together.
Add in fourths to creamed mixture, mixing until blended.
Chill dough overnight using a small amount of dough at a time; roll out dough 1/8-inch thick.
Cut into 2-inch rounds and press pecan piece onto center.
Place on cookie sheets.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 7 1/2 dozen cookies.