Best 5 Angel Sugar Cookies Recipes

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If you're looking for a classic and delicious sugar cookie recipe, look no further than these Angel Sugar Cookies. Made with simple ingredients and a touch of almond extract, these cookies are soft, chewy, and have a delicate flavor that will melt in your mouth. They're also incredibly versatile and can be decorated with sprinkles, frosting, or even royal icing.

This article includes two variations of the Angel Sugar Cookie recipe: one for classic sugar cookies and one for rolled sugar cookies. The classic sugar cookie recipe is perfect for beginners, while the rolled sugar cookie recipe is a bit more challenging but produces beautiful, intricate cookies that are perfect for special occasions.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and festive sugar cookies. They're the perfect treat for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to birthday parties. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to bake some Angel Sugar Cookies!

Let's cook with our recipes!

ANGEL SUGAR CRISPS



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Whenever I've taken this sugar crisp recipe to church coffees, I've had women come into the kitchen and request the recipe. You'll enjoy this sugar cookie's secret ingredient-brown sugar! -Annabel Cox, Olivet, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Water
Additional white or colored sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter, shortening, sugars, egg and vanilla until light and fluffy. Sift together flour, soda, cream of tartar and salt. Add to creamed mixture; mix until blended. Shape into large marble-size balls. Dip half of ball into water, then in sugar. Place, sugared side up, on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 6 minutes or until done. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ANGEL SUGAR COOKIES



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These angel sugar cookies are light and delicious. There is no rolling out or cutting required with these sugar cookies which makes them the easiest and most delicious cookies ever!.

Provided by Leigh Anne Wilkes

Categories     Cookies

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggs
1 cup canola oil
1 cup. butter (softened)
1 cup sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract (or could use almond)
4 cups all purpose flour (plus 2 Tbsp)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • To make the dough, use a large mixing bowl and cream together the eggs, oil, butter, sugars and vanilla
  • Add the rest of ingredients and mix until combined. Don't overmix.
  • Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour
  • Using a cookie scoop or spoon drop the balls of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet
  • Wet the bottom of a glass, then dip it in the granulated sugar
  • Use the glass to flatten the balls of dough, dipping again into the sugar each time
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the cookies are just barely turning brown around the edges
  • Do not overcook and let cool before eating and/or frosting

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 146 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ANGEL SUGAR CRISP COOKIES



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This delicious (and crisp) cookies are part of my yearly Christmas goodies for gift giving. I've been making these cookies since I was a teenager (which was a long time ago)! I dress them up at Christmas with red and green sugar but you could vary the sugar for any occasion with different colored sugar (or use just good old...

Provided by Roz Blair

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 c unsalted butter, softened
1/2 c vegetable shortening
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c additional granulated sugar (for rolling)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract. Beat until combined. Sift flour. Resift with baking soda, cream of tartar and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture. Blend until well combined. Roll dough into 1" balls and roll tops (or entire dough ball) in additional sugar. Place sugar side up on prepared cookie sheets. Bake 10 minutes or until light brown on bottoms. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 4 dozen

SNOW ANGEL COOKIES



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Get a little snow at the holidays, no matter where you are. Head to the kitchen and bake a batch of angel cookies swirled with heavenly frosting. -Carolyn Moseley, Dayton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
FROSTING:
9 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup lemon juice
4 to 6 tablespoons water
Coarse sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until blended. Beat in eggs, one at a time. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cloves; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-in. angel-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 12-14 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, shortening, lemon juice and enough water to reach a spreading consistency. Spread or pipe over cookies; sprinkle with coarse sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ANGEL COOKIES



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I adopted this recipe and when I finally got around to making it I was very impressed! My roomates devoured these cookies and described them as a cross between short bread and sugar cookies. They have a very light taste but are a crispier cookies. A great treat!

Provided by Breeze144

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h15m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Cream butter and shortening.
  • blend sugars, add egg.
  • Mix Flour and baking soda and cream of tartar.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Drop dough by spoonfuls on cookie sheet.
  • Press down.
  • Put fork in sugar before pressing.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the cookies spread evenly and bake more consistently.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape better.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days: After 3 days, the cookies can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Angel sugar cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. With a little planning and effort, you can create beautiful and delicious angel sugar cookies that will impress your friends and family.

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