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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 18 |
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These easy to assemble angels are sure to be popular with kids of all ages! Ingredients:
2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening |
1/4 cup sugar |
1 egg |
1-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
36 miniature pretzels |
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting, divided |
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar |
brown paste food coloring |
18 yellow life savers |
10 green life savers, crushed |
decorating gels |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Set aside 1/2 cup of dough; divide remaining dough into three portions.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion into a 6-in. circle; cut each into six wedges. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets.
3. For angel heads, roll teaspoonfuls of reserved dough into 18 balls; lightly press onto pointed end of each wedge. Press a pretzel into each side for wings.
4. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
5. For hair, in a small bowl, beat 1/4 cup vanilla frosting and confectioners' sugar until smooth; tint with food coloring. Press dough through a garlic press. Trim strands to desired length; place on heads. For halos, attach yellow Life Savers.
6. Frost gowns with remaining frosting; sprinkle with crushed Life Savers. Use decorating gels to add faces. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
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