Divinity Cookies Recipe
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Divinity Cookies

By: Arlene 
"An easy to make, delicate cookie...nice for wedding receptions."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 3 - 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 91 | Total Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 4mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by MELISSA DICKERSON   view full review
These cookies were really easy and created a delicate and tender cookie. Perfect for serving...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by TRISHBOYER   view full review
These tasted more similar to "pecan sandies." For those who complained about them not being...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2002 by KATHRYNLOIS   view full review
These cookies were bland and not nearly sweet enough -- closer to bread than sweetbread....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2003 by BUGMAIL   view full review
Very quick and easy to make. A nice tender cookie. I added salt (1/4 t). Husband and son...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2003 by Cristi Zbella   view full review
Arlene, my husband LOVED these! Though, I prefer a little bit sweeter cookie, they were light...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2010 by sueb Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made changes to the recipe because as I was making these, I found I didn't have the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2005 by JENNIFERGRAY04   view full review
They taste like baking soda, I even tried cutting down on it when I made them a second time....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2003 by GINGER BRADY   view full review
Delicious Light Cookie! If you added some almond extract, could also pass as an almond cookie....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2011 by GordonsGirl   view full review
Delicious cookie - and easy! I tweak by using almond extract instead of vanilla, and adding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by Lily   view full review
Very easy to cook and very delicious.

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