Sand Tarts

Directions

1. 1
   Beat butter, sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Work in flour, about a cup at a time to make very stiff dough.
3. 3
   Pat into ball; wrap with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and chill overnight. Roll dough, about 1/4 at a time, as thin as possible.
4. 4
   Cut into rounds with cookie cutter or fancy shapes.
5. 5
   Place on lightly greased cookie sheets.
6. 6
   Brush tops with egg yolk glaze.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with nuts.
8. 8
   Bake in 350° oven 10 to 12 minutes.