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Angel Flake Sugar Cookies

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Growing up my siblings and I each had our own special Christmas Cookie made just for us. My brother kept it simple and perfect with Chocolate Chip Cookies, my sister had Russian Tea Cakes and my cookie was Angel Flake Sugar Cookies. Each option is delicious (mine are the best)!

These cookies are different and delightful and only made during the holidays which keeps them special to me.

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They sparkle with the crunchy sugar outer layer and have a melt in your mouth quality which is precisely why child me fell in love with them and adult me won’t quit them!

Give these a try this holiday season and let me know what you think. If you want something more savory give these Green Bean Bundles a whirl!

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8 responses to “Angel Flake Sugar Cookies”

  1. Deb Moersch Avatar
    Deb Moersch

    I can tell by the picture that your cookies turned out perfectly! They also make a lovely little gift for special friends! Thanks for posting and reminding me how much I love them. Merry baking this season

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      Pioneer Flunkies

      Truly the merriest baking season of all! These cookies make it Christmas for me! These, and Amanda’s Russian Tea Cakes. Those are next!

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  2. Russian Tea Cakes – Pioneer Flunkies

    […] without these! My brother had to have his Chocolate Chip Cookies, my sister has always loved her Angel Flake Sugar Cookies and the trinity is rounded out with these incredible cookies of heaven for me. I love food where […]

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    […] If you want to try something with a little more bite try these amazing cookies! […]

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    Amberlyn Cassaro

    I’m so glad I finally found this recipe! I’ve been searching all over for years for it, my Grsndmother made these all the time for me as a child . I lost the recipe. I did remember the cream of tartar gave it that flavor i loved! Thank you this just makes me a happy camper now 👍🏻💯

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      Pioneer Flunkies

      I’m so happy you found a special recipe from your past. I hope the taste is just what your grandma made…to me nothing could be sweeter. Let me know! 🍪💙

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  6. Russian Tea Cakes – Roots of Discovery

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