Moravian Sand Tarts
["2 c. butter", "1 tsp. vanilla extract", "2 1/2 c. confectioners sugar", "5 eggs", "4 c. sifted flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "pecan halves, cut in half"]
["Cream butter and extract together.", "Add sugar gradually, creaming until fluffy.", "Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.", "Sift flour and baking soda together.", "Add in fourths to creamed mixture, mixing until blended.", "Chill dough overnight using a small amount of dough at a time; roll out dough 1/8-inch thick.", "Cut into 2-inch rounds and press pecan piece onto center.", "Place on cookie sheets.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.", "Makes 7 1/2 dozen cookies."]
["butter", "vanilla extract", "confectioners sugar", "eggs", "flour", "baking soda", "pecan halves"]