Cookie Angels Recipe

Cookie Angels RecipePhoto by: Taste of Home Cookie Angels Recipe Rating 4

These easy to assemble angels are sure to be popular with kids of all ages!

1
  • Rate
  • Print
  • Grocery List
  • Recipe Box
  • Email
[X]

Rate Cookie Angels Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Cookie Angels Recipe
  • Prep: 35 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling
  • Yield: 18 Servings
35 10 45

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 36 miniature pretzels
  • 1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting, divided
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • Brown paste food coloring
  • 18 yellow Life Savers
  • 10 green Life Savers, crushed
  • Decorating gels

Directions

  • In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Set aside 1/2 cup of dough; divide remaining dough into three portions.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion into a 6-in. circle; cut each into six wedges. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets.
  • For angel heads, roll teaspoonfuls of reserved dough into 18 balls; lightly press onto pointed end of each wedge. Press a pretzel into each side for wings.
  • Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • For hair, in a small bowl, beat 1/4 cup vanilla frosting and confectioners' sugar until smooth; tint with food coloring. Press dough through a garlic press. Trim strands to desired length; place on heads. For halos, attach yellow Life Savers.
  • Frost gowns with remaining frosting; sprinkle with crushed Life Savers. Use decorating gels to add faces. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 283 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 182 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Cookie Angels in Simple & Delicious November/December 2006, p17

Taste of Home

Featured Videos

Mrs. Holiday

Enter your holiday recipe and audition video now and you could win $50,000 and become a Taste of Home ambassador!

Learn More >

Follow Us on Pinterest!

Did you know that Taste of Home is on Pinterest? Be sure to check out our boards for even more delicious inspiration.

Follow Us >

More Ways to get Taste of Home Recipes

Reviews for Cookie Angels (1)

Cookie Angels Recipe

Cookie Angels

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >


Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by Courtknee

these are fun to make with kids,very hands on.

 
 
Healthy Cooking - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer

Father's Day Recipes

Fathers Day Recipes
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us

Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT