French Sand Cookies

January 13, 2013

The French Sand Cookie is a classic French butter cookie. It is also called a "Sables" which is French for sand and refers to the crumbly sand-like texture. The cookies freeze well so they can be baked and pulled out later to be decorated.

1/2 cup of margarine
1 cup of granulated sugar
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon almond extract
11/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Cream together the margarine, sugar, egg yolks, well beaten, and the extract. Sift together the dry ingredients and work them into the first mixture. Cover and chill the dough for a few hours. Then...
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Nutritions

Calories
2649

Sodium
660mg
27% DV

Fat
108g
167% DV

Protein
39g
78% DV

Carbs
354g
120% DV

Fiber
10g
40% DV