Christmas Angel Cookies Recipe

Name: Christmas Angel Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 1/2 cup cream cheese softened; 1 cup brown sugar, light firmly packed; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 3 cups flour, all-purpose; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 cups candied fruit mixed; 2 cups pecans or almonds, broken

Servings: persons

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup cream cheese softened
1 cup brown sugar, light firmly packed
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
3 cups flour, all-purpose
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups candied fruit mixed
2 cups pecans or almonds, broken

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2
In a large bowl, cream shortening and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
3
Add sugars and eggs, mixing well.
4
In a seperate bowl, sift flour, baking soda and salt together.
5
Add flour mixture to egg and sugar mixture; add vanilla.
6
Mix well.
7
Add candied fruit and nuts.
8
Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto lightly oiled cookie sheet and bake at 350F (180C) for about 10 to 12 minutes.
9
The cookies will be just browned at the edges.

1232

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, 1/2 cup cream cheese softened, 1 cup brown sugar, light firmly packed, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Christmas Angel Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Christmas Angel Cookies

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