Red Hot Sugar Cookies

Perfect for Valentine's Day or any day you want to give someone a special red hot treat!!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 91 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 (2.25 ounce) package cinnamon red hot candies
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 2.75 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a small bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir in the dry ingredients.

Step 3

Roll dough out on lightly floured surface. Cut into heart shapes and place on ungreased baking sheets. Dot cookies with red hot candies.

Step 4

Bake until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand on cookie sheet for 2 minutes before removing to cooling racks.