Red Hot Sugar Cookies
The red color in these cookies comes from the addition of red food coloring and cayenne pepper, giving them a unique and spicy twist.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Red food coloring
- 0.25 cup White sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the red food coloring until evenly distributed.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass dipped in white sugar.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.