Best 3 Angel Pillows Recipes

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Desserts are everyone's weakness, and who can resist the delightful combination of soft meringue and fluffy cream found in Angel Pillows? These delectable treats are not only a visual masterpiece but also an explosion of flavors in your mouth. With their airy texture and delicate sweetness, Angel Pillows are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a special celebration or a casual get-together. They're also surprisingly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience. So if you're looking for a dessert that will impress your friends and family, give Angel Pillows a try – they're sure to become a new favorite!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

STRAWBERRY COCONUT ANGEL PILLOWS



Strawberry Coconut Angel Pillows image

An odd combination of ingredients make for a chewy but light and easy to make cookie. I have alot of these easy dessert recipes because my family loves homemade dessert with there dinner, but as a single mom working full time, time is limited. Just an FYI:we have decided that the batter prior to baking tastes like strawberry...

Provided by Deneece Gursky

Categories     Cookies

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box angel food cake mix
1/2 c diet strawberry soda
1 1/2 tsp almond or vanilla extract
7 oz bag of flaked coconut
YOU CAN DECORATE WITH ICING AND SPRINKLES OR JUST LEAVE THEM PLAIN

Steps:

  • 1. cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Preheat oven to 350
  • 2. Combine cake mix, soda and extract together till blended. Mix on medium speed for about one minute. Fold in coconut flakes.
  • 3. Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet and bake 10-12 minutes. They should be pink not browned. Place on cooling rack while still hot.

ANGEL PILLOWS



Angel Pillows image

Make and share this Angel Pillows recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wendy W88

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 34m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup Butter Flavor Crisco
3 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 1/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coconut
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon Butter Flavor Crisco
coconut

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350*.
  • Grease a baking sheet and set aside.
  • Cream 1/2 C crisco, the cream cheese, and milk in medium bowl until well blended.
  • Beat in brown sugar and mix in 1/2 C preserves.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Mix into creamed mixture.
  • Stir in coconut and drop 2 Tbsp of dough into a mound on baking sheet to form each cookie.
  • Place 2" apart and bake for 14 minutes.
  • Cool for 1 minute and remove cookies to cooling rack.
  • Cool completely before frosting.
  • For frosting, combine frosting ingredients in small bowl.
  • Beat until well blended.
  • Frost cooled cookies and sprinkle each with coconut.
  • HINT: Also try peach or pineapple preserves!

ANGEL PILLOWS



Angel Pillows image

Soft and moist cookies made with apricot preserves. Coconut and pecans are interchangeable according to your taste. These are also really good using peach preserves.

Provided by COOLERDOT

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup butter flavored shortening
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup apricot preserves
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped pecans
1 cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon butter flavored shortening
¼ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or use parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup shortening, cream cheese and milk until well blended. Stir in the brown sugar and 1/4 cup of apricot preserves. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; stir into the batter. Mix in the pecans last. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Cookies should be about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make the frosting, combine the confectioners' sugar, remaining apricot preserves and 1 tablespoon shortening; mix well. Frost cooled cookies and sprinkle with coconut if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 5.3 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 83.9 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

Tips:

  • Use a stand mixer or hand mixer to whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. This will ensure that the angel pillows are light and fluffy.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the flour and sugar have been added. Overmixing will make the angel pillows tough.
  • Bake the angel pillows in a preheated oven. This will help prevent them from sinking.
  • Do not open the oven door during baking. This will cause the angel pillows to fall.
  • Let the angel pillows cool completely before frosting them. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Angel pillows are a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are light, fluffy, and delicious. With a few simple tips, you can easily make angel pillows at home. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give angel pillows a try. You won't be disappointed.

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