Cinnamon-Candy Cookies

Name: Cinnamon-Candy Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 5 dozen.
Ingredients: 2/3 cup Red Hots; 2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; FROSTING:; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or cinnamon extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 4 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk

I was trying to make a unique Christmas cookie inspired by my brother's love of red-hots. I used the candies in these lace-like cookies for cinnamon flavor. —Wendy Rusch, Cameron, Wisconsin

Ingredients

2/3 cup Red Hots
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla or cinnamon extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk

Directions

Place Red Hots in a food processor; process until fine and powdery. Add flour; pulse to combine.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat flour mixture into creamed mixture.
Shape into two 8-in. rolls; wrap each roll in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2-in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 7-9 minutes or until edges are just light brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, butter, extract, salt and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Decorate cookies as desired.
Freeze option: Place wrapped logs in resealable plastic freezer bags; return to freezer. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. If necessary, let dough stand a few minutes at room temperature before cutting. Prepare, bake and decorate cookies as directed.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 98 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 42mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies in Ultimate Cookie Swap 2015

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randcbruns

Jan 2, 2017

These are great crispy and thin with amazing cinnamon flavor. These are great change from the typical holiday cookies. These will be a staple from now on.
bevy21

Dec 12, 2016

I wanted to love this cookie. It 's different, looks nice but was disappointing. Too flat, too crispy. Tried to back off on the cook time, but then undercooked. I might try to tweak it because the concept of a cinnamon hearts cookie is great, just not what I expected it to be.
Zuker

Dec 8, 2016

A friend gave me this recipe a while back. I will admit I was a little skeptical about trying it, but it turned out very good and unique. Don't skip the frosting. This cookie definitely adds a unique element to a holiday cookie tray. It will find a place on mine. Worth making. I rated it a 4 because it didn't hit the list of my favorite cookies that I would make routinely to have around the house, but good enough to make for "special" occasions (such as holiday gifts).
mrsk6770

Dec 2, 2015

Delicious! A light crispy alternative to the usual holiday treats. Destined to become a holiday tradition in our family! I used almond extract in this recipe and it was amazing!