Chewy Spicy Red Hot Cookies (Print Version)
Soft cookies blended with red hot candies deliver a spicy-sweet twist, perfect for cinnamon lovers.
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Dough
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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2 egg yolks
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ cup red hot candies, crushed
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with sugar for 2-3 minutes until fully combined. Add egg yolks and vanilla extract, and mix until fluffy. Add flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Beat until a crumbly mixture forms, then continue until a cookie dough ball forms. Stir in the crushed red hot candies.
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Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, drop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Lightly press the tops of each cookie with a spatula to prevent doming and ensure even baking.
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Bake cookies for 13-15 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Remove from the oven.
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Use the back of a spoon to push the melted red hot candies and mis-shaped cookies back into place while still warm.
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Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a parchment paper-lined wire cooling rack to cool completely.
# Notes and Tips:
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Crushing the red hot candies evenly ensures better distribution throughout the cookies.
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Tapping the tops of the cookies before baking helps them bake evenly and prevents doming.