Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Red Hot Cookies, where sweet meets spicy for a truly unique treat. Perfect for any occasion, these chewy cookies are infused with crushed Red Hots candy, giving them a vibrant color and unforgettable flavor. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike. With easy preparation and a quick baking time, you’ll have a batch ready in no time! Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or packaged as gifts—these cookies are a festive favorite that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsp crushed Red Hots candy
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 whole egg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Crush the Red Hots in a plastic bag using a rolling pin and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and egg; mix well.
- In another bowl, combine dry ingredients (except powdered sugar). Gradually add to wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in crushed Red Hots evenly into the dough.
- Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough in powdered sugar before placing on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until bottoms are lightly browned; cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg