Angel Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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Angel Shortbread Cookies
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Directions:

  1. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add 2/3 cup sugar, beating well. Add egg yolk and vanilla; beat 1 minute or until yellow disappears.
  2. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until dry ingredients are moistened. Beat at medium speed 2 minutes. Divide dough into 3 portions; shape each into a ball, and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill 1 hour.
  3. Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper. Sprinkle parchment with flour, and unwrap each dough portion on a lightly floured surface. Roll each into a 9- x 6-inch rectangle (about 1/4 inch thick). Cut dough using a angel-shaped cookie cutter. Reserve trimmings. Freeze angels on baking sheets 15 minutes; slide angels at least 3 inches apart.
  4. Whisk together egg and whipping cream. Brush angel cookies lightly with mixture, and sprinkle with sparkling sugar.
  5. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until golden brown; cool on pan 10 minutes. Transfer cookies with parchment paper to a wire rack to cool.
  6. Press together reserved dough trimmings; roll out on a lightly floured parchment paper-lined baking sheet to 1/4-inch thickness; cut with a 1-inch star-shaped cutter. Remove and discard trimmings. Brush stars lightly with egg mixture, and sprinkle with sparkling sugar, reserving remaining sugar.
  7. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until stars are golden brown. Remove with parchment paper to a wire rack to cool.
  8. Brush upper one-third of back of each angel lightly with corn syrup, and sprinkle with reserved sparkling sugar, if desired. Let dry.
  9. Microwave candy coating in a 4-cup glass measuring cup at HIGH 1 1/2 minutes or until melted, stirring twice. Pour into a small heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; seal. Snip a tiny hole in 1 corner of bag, and drizzle a small amount onto backs of 6 stars (reserve extra stars for other uses). Attach 1 star to center of each angel.
  10. Drizzle in desired design over wings. Make small dots with coating along upper edge of halos. Let stand until hard. Store in an airtight container up to 1 week, or freeze up to 6 months.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 644.67 Kcal (2699 kJ)
Calories from fat 316.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.12g 54%
Cholesterol 148.01mg 49%
Sodium 93.15mg 4%
Potassium 91.82mg 2%
Total Carbs 76.15g 25%
Sugars 43.53g 174%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 5%
Protein 6.87g 14%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 427.56 Kcal (1790 kJ)
Calories from fat 209.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.29g 54%
Cholesterol 98.16mg 49%
Sodium 61.78mg 4%
Potassium 60.9mg 2%
Total Carbs 50.5g 25%
Sugars 28.87g 174%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 5%
Protein 4.56g 14%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 13%
Iron 0.5mg 4%
Calcium 23.9mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.6
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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