Made in miniature tartlet tins, these cookies bake crisp on the outside from the sanding sugar, but stay soft and moist inside like cake. Serve the little cakes topped with a dollop of whipped cream.
Place miniature tartlet tins, each about 1 ½ inches (4 cm) in diameter, on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Lightly brush each tin with the butter. Sprinkle generously with sanding sugar. Firmly press 1 rounded tablespoon of d