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Divinity Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Arlene

"An easy to make, delicate cookie...nice for wedding receptions."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 8 stars. This recipe average a 3.9 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 3 - 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine dry ingredients. Cream sugar, shortening, egg and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients into creamed mixture and blend in nuts.
  2. Roll into balls, place on cookie sheet and flatten with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by MELISSA DICKERSON
These cookies were really easy and created a delicate and tender cookie. Perfect for serving... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2003 by CRISTI WHITE
Arlene, my husband LOVED these! Though, I prefer a little bit sweeter cookie, they were light... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by TRISHBOYER
These tasted more similar to "pecan sandies." For those who complained about them not being... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2003 by GINGER BRADY
Delicious Light Cookie! If you added some almond extract, could also pass as an almond cookie.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2002 by KATHRYNLOIS
These cookies were bland and not nearly sweet enough -- closer to bread than sweetbread.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2005 by JENNIFERGRAY04
They taste like baking soda, I even tried cutting down on it when I made them a second time.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2003 by BUGMAIL
Very quick and easy to make. A nice tender cookie. I added salt (1/4 t). Husband and son... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Divinity Cookies
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Servings Per Recipe: 48

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 91

  • Total Fat: 6.1g
  • Cholesterol: 4mg
  • Sodium: 15mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 1g

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