Mawmaw’s Tarts

Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 3 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • dash of salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Sift all dry ingredients. Blend in butter. Add milk, eggs, and vanilla and mix well.

Step 3

Divide into 24 balls. Roll out on floured surface and add any filling you desire.

Step 4

Fold over and crimp. Punch holes in top to vent.

Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown (15 to 20 minutes).



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