Angel Wings

One of my favorite cookies pre-GAPS was Angel Wings. While I have tried to make a healthier version they still contain processed sugars. Memories are important!

One of my favorite cookies pre-GAPS diet was Angel Wings.

I say pre-GAPS because as you probably already know, the GAPS diet does not allow any processed sugar. Honey is allowed since it is a monosaccharide and easier to digest but not process sugars.

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I eat things just for taste and although the healthiness of the foods I eat are important, there are times when I just want a particular taste.

That is the way I feel about Angel Wings! They are a holiday cookie that have a particular flavor. While I have tried to make a healthier version by converting some of the ingredients, Angel Wings just do not taste the same.

So, since this is a recipe from John’s mother (who made them only at Christmas time), I decided it was too sacred to tamper with – it now falls into the 80/20 Rule and I just don’t worry about it!

Please don’t get me wrong, I am not at all flippant about the foods I eat or feed my family. After all, I have experienced first hand the healing power of REAL food! I know Angel Wings don’t fall into the traditional foods category but, they are a taste from John’s childhood and memories are important to preserve!

How To Make Angel Wings Cookies

Blend the pastry ingredients very well. Pat dough into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake 15 minutes until firm.

Spread the filling ingredients on the pastry. Bake for 25 minutes.

When cool, ice with the following:
1 1/2 c powdered sugar – thin with lemon juice until a good spreading consistency is achieved.
Cut into diamond shapes.

Enjoy!

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Angel Wings

The filling is really what makes these bars shine.

5 from 2 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy, pastry

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 24 servings

Calories: 206kcal

Author: Cultured Palate

Ingredients

Pastry Crust:

• 1/2 c butter
• 1/4 c raw sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/4 c flour
• 1/8 tsp salt

Filling

• 2 eggs - beaten
• 1 1/2 c brown sugar
• 1 1/2 c chopped pecans
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla

Icing

• 1 1/2 c powdered sugar
• 6 Tbsp or more lemon juice

Instructions

For Crust:

• Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy
• Beat in egg and vanilla
• Add flour and salt.
• Blend very well.
• Pat dough into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan.
• Bake 15 minutes until firm.

Filling:

• Mix all ingredients for filling together.
• Spread over the baked and crust
• Bake at 350F for 25 minutes.
• Allow to cool.

Icing:

• Thin powdered sugar with enough lemon juice until a good spreading consistency is achieved and pour over the angel wings.Cut into diamond shapes - Serve and Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 64mg | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.7mg