Sand Stars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. butter
2 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
4 c. sifted flour
1 egg white
1/4 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Cream butter with sugar.
Add 2 well beaten eggs; mix thoroughly.
Gradually add sifted flour and mix well again. Chill overnight.
Roll out thin on floured board or cloth; cut into shapes and place on greased baking sheet.
Brush tops with slightly beaten egg whites; sprinkle with mixture made of 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon.
Press pecan half into center of each star. Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 10 minutes or until edges of star points are lightly browned.
Makes 100 stars 2 1/2-inches across.