angel cookies

29 Pinches
Decatur, AL
Updated on Oct 4, 2014

This is one of my grandmother's recipes from the 1940s.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield Makes 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 - egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups sifted flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup coconut
  • 1 teaspoon almond flavoring

How To Make angel cookies

  • Step 1
    Mix all ingredients together. Roll spoonful of cookie dough into small balls. Dip top into water and then into sugar. Place balls on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees till slightly browned. About 15 minutes. Chilled dough handles easier.

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Category: Cookies
Keyword: #desserts
Keyword: #Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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