HEAVENLY COOKIE ANGELS
These heavenly treats are easy to assemble and are a hit with kids of all ages.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h10m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Set aside 1/3 cup of dough for angel heads., Divide remaining dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion into a 6-in. circle; cut each into six wedges. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. For angel heads, shape teaspoonfuls of reserved dough into 12 balls; flatten into circles. Lightly press on top of pointed end of each wedge. Add chips for eyes., Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt candy coating at 50% power 2-3 minutes or until melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Coat pretzels with candy coating; shake off excess. Place on waxed paper; sprinkle with edible glitter. Freeze 15 minutes or until firm., Place angels on waxed paper. Tint some of the candy coating green and some blue. Frost angels' dresses with tinted candy coating; sprinkle with edible glitter. , In a small bowl, beat vanilla frosting and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Place 2 tablespoons frosting in a small bowl; tint red and set aside. If desired, decorate dresses with white frosting and pearl dragees. Using tinted candy coating, attach pretzel wings. Freeze for 15 minutes or until firm., Tint remaining frosting yellow for hair. Chill for 15 minutes or until firm. Using grass pastry tip #233 and yellow frosting, pipe hair onto heads. For halos, dip Life Savers in water; sprinkle with edible glitter. Let stand for 5 minutes or until glitter is set; press halos gently onto hair. , Using round pastry tip #1 and reserved red frosting, pipe mouths. With black food coloring and a clean paintbrush, add eyelashes. Let stand until completely dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Raphael Sheskin
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Scott Royce
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're so festive and delicious. I'll definitely be making them again next year.
Justin Masud
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and colorful. They're also really delicious, which is a bonus.
yosfe khan
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover chocolate chips. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Abdukadir Abdullahi
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of cookies, but these ones are an exception. They're so soft and chewy, and the chocolate chips are the perfect size.
Ghulam Habib
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and they always turn out delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
Imran Bilal
[email protected]I love the way these cookies taste. They're so moist and flavorful. The frosting is also delicious and adds a nice touch of sweetness.
Unaixa Khan
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I'll definitely be making them again.
Amanalisabir Mani
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Fauji Rajpoot
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're so festive and delicious. I'll definitely be making them again next year.
Gomolemo Moxhaakhwe
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and colorful. They're also really delicious, which is a bonus.
Shaneequah Henderson
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover chocolate chips. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
parween wasany
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of chocolate chip cookies, but these ones are an exception. They're so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate chips are the perfect size.
Sydney Kennedy
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! They're soft and chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness. The frosting is also delicious and adds a nice touch of flavor.
celiwe Siko
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.
Majid Mustapha
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious! I love the way the chocolate chips melt in my mouth. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Aneel Thapa
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again for my next party.
Laird Roger
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these cookies. The chocolate and peanut butter go so well together. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
GONZALO DAVILA
[email protected]These cookies are heavenly! They're so light and fluffy, and the frosting is the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again.