Sand Tarts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 Tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
pecan halves (optional)

Preparation

Cream shortening with sugar; add 2 eggs and 1 egg yolk (keep white).
Sift flour and salt and add.
Roll 1/4 dough at a time (thin).
Cut with cookie cutter.
Brush with egg white.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar and add pecans if desired.
Bake at 350\u00b0 until golden brown.