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    Published: Dec 23, 2009 by Dina-Marie · Modified: Nov 13, 2021 2 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

    Angel Wings

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    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!

    A hand holding angle wings cookies

    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.A hand patting pastry ingredients to make angle wings cookies into a tray

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

    Spreading a filling on to angel wings cookies

    When cool, ice with the following:
    1 ½ 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

    Cultured Palate

    The filling is really what makes these bars shine.

    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins

    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American

    Servings 24 servings
    Calories 206 kcal

    Ingredients

      

    Pastry Crust:

    • ½ c butter
    • ¼ c raw sugar
    • 1 egg
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 ¼ c flour
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt

    Filling

    • 2 eggs - beaten
    • 1 ½ c brown sugar
    • 1 ½ c chopped pecans
    • 2 tablespoon flour
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla

    Icing

    • 1 ½ c powdered sugar
    • 6 tablespoon 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: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 119mgPotassium: 64mgSugar: 23gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1.5mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.7mg

    Keyword easy, pastry
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    1. Emily Kemp says

      April 03, 2018 at 3:29 am

      5 stars
      These look so delicious and I totally agree to eat treats in moderation!

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