Sand Tarts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter (1/4 lb.)
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 level tsp. baking powder
1 egg, beaten and set aside
pecan halves (1 for each cookie)

Preparation

Make a double recipe.
Cream butter and sugar and then add egg.
Stir in flour and baking powder.
When all mixed, take a large handful out of bowl.
Press together into a long roll, about 2-inches in diameter.
Wrap in wax paper and place in refrigerator until well chilled and firm.