Old Dutch Sand Tarts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups shortening
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups sugar
4 cups flour, sifted
2 eggs, well beaten
1 egg white, lightly beaten
cinnamon sugar
pecan halves

Preparation

Cream shortening, salt and sugar together.
Add flour gradually, working it in well.
Add beaten eggs and mix thoroughly.
Cover and chill overnight.
Roll out thinly on a lightly floured board.
Cut into rounds; brush with egg white, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar; press a pecan half into center of each cookie.
Bake at 350F for ten minutes.