These fun Red Hot Cookies start with a tender sugar cookie base that's loaded with crushed Red Hot Candies® giving them an adorable red speckled appearance. These cookies are not only adorable, but they will definitely spice up your Valentine’s Day!
*Spoon & Sweep method: Use a spoon to fill measuring cup with flour until required amount is obtained. Scooping measuring cup directly into flour bag will firmly pack flour resulting in too much flour required for recipe.
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Add flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until completely combined. Stir in crushed red hots until evenly distributed (either by hand or with the stand mixer).
Place powdered sugar in a medium-sized bowl. Roll one heaping tablespoon of dough into a ball and coat in powdered sugar. Place on prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1-inch for spreading.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, until centers are set. The cookies will not look browned or cooked, but they are (they will finish cooking while cooling on the cookie sheet).
Remove from oven and let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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Recipe developed for Dixie Crystals by Jessica Segarra @TheNoviceChef.
To crush the red hots, place in a plastic bag and smash then with a rolling pin.
These were such a big hit on Valentine's Day. Everyone approved and loves them. They are soft and nice like a sugar cookie and a bit spicy like the red hot candy that you crush and put in. These will definitely be one of my new favorite cookie recipes. Thank you.
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These were such a big hit on Valentine's Day. Everyone approved and loves them. They are soft and nice like a sugar cookie and a bit spicy like the red hot candy that you crush and put in. These will definitely be one of my new favorite cookie recipes. Thank you.