Name: Sand Tarts
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 5 hr
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 dozen cookies
Ingredients: 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) salted butter, softened, plus additional for greasing; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 whole large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 large egg white, lightly beaten

Thin and crisp, these waferlike cookies add sparkle to the holidays with a glittery topping of cinnamon and sugar.

Cooks' notes:

•Dough can be chilled up to 5 days, or frozen, wrapped in wax paper and foil, 1 month. Transfer frozen dough to refrigerator to thaw slightly, at least 2 hours, before slicing.
•Cookies can be baked 1 week ahead and cooled completely, then kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

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