Angel Cookies Recipe

Ingredients for Angel Cookies

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup shortening
• Brown Sugar
• Sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Angel Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and ½ cup shortening until light and fluffy.
3. Gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar and ¾ cup packed light brown sugar, beating until well combined.
4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon cream of tartar.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
8. Gently press down on each cookie with a fork dipped in granulated sugar, creating a criss-cross pattern.
9. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.