Angel Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   For easier slicing and shaping work with half roll of well chilled dough at a time.
3. 3
   Refrigerate remaining dough until needed.
4. 4
   Slice dough into 1/4-inch slices.
5. 5
   For each angel, cut narrow strip from 2 sides of slice, forming a triangle. Roll strips into ball.
6. 6
   Place triangle on ungreased cookie sheet. To form wings, place 2 pretzels on either side of top point of triangle, making sure single hold side of pretzel touches dough. Place ball on top of triangle to form head; press with finger to flatten.
7. 7
   Repeat with remaining dough slices and pretzels, placing 2-inches apart on cookie sheet.
8. 8
   Sprinkle with colored sugar.
9. 9
   Bake at 350° for 7 to 11 minutes or until light golden brown.
10. 10
    Cool 1 minute.
11. 11
    Remove from cookie sheet.
12. 12
    Decorate as desired.
13. 13
    Makes 3 dozen cookies.