ANGEL COOKIES

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Another holiday favorite...my mother made these while we were kids. I use them on my holiday cookie plates.

Provided by Divinemom5

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h8m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 895.2, Fat 43.5, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 84.6, Sodium 407.1, Carbohydrate 118.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 70.4, Protein 9

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