Ohio angel cookies

48 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Shortening
½ cup Packed brown sugar
½ cup Granulated sugar
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1 teaspoon Cream of tartar
¼ teaspoon Salt
1 Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla
2 cups All-purpose flour
½ cup Granulated sugar

Directions

From : Sallie Krebs, Sat 06 Aug 95 04:00, Area: COOKING These sugar-coated brown-sugar cookies from Doxie Damico of Youngstown, Ohio, will please cookie lovers of all ages, just as they did the judges at the Canfield Fair.

1. In a mixing bowl, beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the brown sugar, ½ cup sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt. Beat till mixed.

2. Beat in the egg and vanilla till the mixture is combined.

3. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.

4. Shape into l-inch balls. Roll in the ½ cup sugar to coat. Place 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet.

5. Bake in a 375-F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or till golden brown.

Remove cookies and cool completely on a wire rack.

Makes about 48 cookies.

Source: Midwest Living, August 1995

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