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I found this recipe in my grandmother’s recipe box. I blindly made them, and found them to be light, crisp, and delicious. (Prep time includes chill time.)
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Cream the shortening, butter, and sugars. Beat in the egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just incorporated. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
Roll the dough into small balls (walnut-sized). Dip in water, and then dip in sugar. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and using your thumb, press down slightly on the center. Bake for 8-10 minutes. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Remove from the oven before you they they are done.
** The original recipe card included the following note: “I added nuts, chocolate chips, dates or raisins.” I’m not a fan of dates or raisins, so I added the chocolate chips.
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coffeesnob on 7.30.2009
This is a wonderful cookie that makes a great snack and a perfect dessert. They have a very distinct crispiness to them that makes them addicting. I dare anyone to try and stop at one of these!
Courtney on 7.20.2009
I’ve always made these with coconut instead of chocolate chips, we called them angel cookies, but I like your name. They are truly crispy and the cream of tartar imparts a flavor, crunch, and distinct chewiness, which makes these cookies so tasty.