Red Hot Cookies are the perfect chewy cookie. We love the flavor with red hot candies. They are so easy to make.
We make a lot of cookie recipes for the holidays or when we have friends and family over. I like to change things up and make cookies with candies. These cinnamon flavored cookies are one of my favorites.
I also make the Best M&M Cookie Recipe.
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Why We Love This Recipe
These cookies taste amazing and are easy to make. It takes your basic Sugar Cookie Recipe to the next level with the cinnamon flavor candies. These cookies would be perfect for Valentine’s Day or Christmas.
Ingredients
- Crushed Red Hot Candies. You can use a Ziplock bag and rolling pin to crush the candy.
- Butter. Softened at room temperature.
- Granulated Sugar. Regular white granulated sugar.
- Large Egg. Room temperature egg.
- Vanilla Extract. Pure vanilla is best.
- All Purpose Flour. You don’t want to pack too much flour into the measuring cup. Spoon the flour instead of scooping to prevent this.
- Baking Soda. If you run out, try one of the Best Baking Soda Substitutes.
- Powdered Sugar. For best results, I suggest sifting the powdered sugar so it’s smooth and lump free.
Get the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Variations
- Glaze – For added flavor, top the cookie with a glaze.
- White Chocolate Chips – Add in white chocolate chips for added flavor and texture.
How to Make Red Hot Cookies
- Step 1 – Heat Oven – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2 – Crush Candies – Place the red hot candies in a ziplock bag. Then gently crush them with a rolling pin or mallet.
Step 3 – Cream Butter – In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. You can use a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy. Then add in the vanilla extract and egg. Mix until combined.
Step 4 – Mix Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
Step 5 – Mix dry and wet ingredients – Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Gently mix in the crushed red hots candy.
Step 6 – Roll Dough – Roll the dough in a large teaspoon size ball. Then roll those balls in the powdered sugar. Place on a cookie sheet.
Step 7. Bake Cookies – Bake for 9-11 minutes until the edges of the cookies just start to brown. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the sheet. Then move to wire racks to cool completely.
Recipe Tips
- Combine Ingredients – Cream the butter and sugar with a stand mixer for best results. Make sure to scrape sides of the bowl.
- Prepared Baking Sheet – Line baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray. This helps for an easy cleanup and removing the cooking from the pan. You can also use a silicone mat.
- Cooling Cookies – Cool the cookies on a wire rack before serving.
- Scooping Cookie Dough – You can use spoons to scoop the dough but we recommend using a cookie scoop.
Storage
Stir the leftover cookies in an airtight container or bag. Store at room temperature for up to 4-5 days. You can also freeze by placing in a freezer safe bag for up to 3 months.
More Easy Cookie Recipes
Red Hot Cookies are so delicious and sure to be a big hit. Try them for an easy dessert. Then leave a comment.
Red Hot Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Red Hots Candy crushed
- 1/2 cup Butter softened
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the red hot candies in a ziplock bag and gently crush them with a rolling pin or mallet.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar with a hand held or stand up mixer until light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla extract and egg. Mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently mix in the crushed red hots candy.
- Roll the dough in a large teaspoon size ball and then roll those balls in the powdered sugar. Place on a baking sheet. Continue this process until all the cookies are formed.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until the edges of the cookies just start to brown (do not over cook).
- Remove from the oven. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the sheet and then move to wire racks to cool completely.
- Then the cookies are ready to serve and enjoy!
