Dipped Sand Tarts Serves: 60 Ingredients FOR THE COOKIES 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon almond extract or 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup pecans, ground in small pieces FOR THE DIPPING 1/2 cup chocolate chips 2 teaspoons shortening Instructions Cream powdered sugar, butter and extract