Swedish Angel Crisps

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This recipe came from my great grandmother's family who came from Sweden somewhere near the end of the last century. NOTE: You can also add 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa to this recipe. It makes the cookies taste like brownie cookies.

Recipe by Barbara Morgan
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Servings:
48
Yield:
2 to 4 dozen
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ½ cup packed brown sugar

  • ½ cup shortening

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Cream together the shortening, sugars, and butter until smooth. Stir in the egg and vanilla extract. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Stir into the sugar mixture.

  3. Roll dough into walnut sized balls. Roll the balls in chopped nuts then in sugar. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until cookies are light brown.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

87 Calories
5g Fat
10g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 87
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 42mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 1g
Calcium 5mg 0%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 27mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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