Vickis Angel Cookies Recipes

ANGEL COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, powdered sugar and salt.
• Add shortening, vanilla and chocolate chips and mix on low speed until just blended.
• On floured countertop, roll dough into 1-inch cylinders.
• Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minute or until firm enough to slice.
• Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
• Remove dough from refrigerator and cut in 1/2 inch thick slices.
• Place cookies on prepared cookie sheet and bake for about 10 minute.
• Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
• Note: Food coloring can be added to batter to liven up the color of the cookies.

SNOW ANGEL COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until blended. Beat in eggs, one at a time. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cloves; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-in. angel-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 12-14 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, shortening, lemon juice and enough water to reach a spreading consistency. Spread or pipe over cookies; sprinkle with coarse sugar.

ANGEL COOKIES

Steps:

• Beat shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar at medium speed until fluffy.
• Add eggs and extracts; beat until blended.
• Combine dry ingredients,gradually add to creamed mixture, beating well.
• Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
• Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
• Roll balls in 1/4 cup of sugar.
• Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake at 350° for 8-9 minutes, until barely golden.
• Let cool 2 minutes on sheets.
• Transfer to wire racks to completely cool.