• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Barbara Bakes™
  • Home
  • About
  • Info
  • Contact
  • Press
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • Breads
  • Breakfast
  • Dessert
    • Cakes
    • Cookies
    • Ice Cream
    • Pastry
    • All Desserts »
  • Main Dishes
    • Beef
    • Chicken
    • Pork
    • Pasta
    • Meatless
    • All Main Dishes »
  • Side Dishes
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Baking Tips
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • About
    • Recipes
    • Baking Tips
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Dessert » Cookies

    Red Hot Sugar Cookies

    Published by Melissa on February 1, 2016 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 12 Comments

    Pin
    Share
    Tweet
    Jump to Recipe

    Featured Image for post Red Hot Sugar Cookies

    Spice up this year’s Valentine sugar cookies with cinnamon. These fun Red Hot Sugar Cookies start with a tender sugar cookie base that’s iced with a cinnamon frosting loaded with crushed Red Hot candies. 

    This cookie was my husband’s idea. In fact, he’s made different versions of these cookies three times. Initially he added the red hots to the cookie, but they were too flat. So instead we used my favorite sugar cookie recipe and iced them with a Red Hot Frosting. 

    Spice up this year's Valentine sugar cookies with cinnamon. These fun Red Hot Sugar Cookies start with a tender sugar cookie base that's iced with a cinnamon frosting loaded with crushed Red Hot candies.

    These have a fun cinnamon flavor but the cinnamon flavor isn’t overwhelming My grandkids loved them too. If you’d like a stronger cinnamon flavor, you could add more cinnamon oil or crushed Red Hots.

    The Red Hots work great because they color the frosting a pretty pink color and the little pieces of Red Hots make the cookies look colorful and festive. All in one easy step.

    Featured Image for post Red Hot Sugar Cookies
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate this Recipe
    5 from 1 vote

    Red Hot Sugar Cookies

    Prep Time1 hr 15 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time1 hr 25 mins
    Course: Cookies
    Servings: 3 dozen cookies
    Author: Barbara Schieving
    Prevent your screen from going to sleep

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups flour
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 2 eggs beaten
    • 3 ⅓ cups powdered sugar
    • ¼ cup milk
    • ¼ cup light corn syrup
    • 3 ounces Red Hot candies finely crushed

    Instructions

    • Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    • Cut in butter with a pastry cutter, or pulse in a food processor until mixture looks like sand.
    • Mix in sugar. Mix in beaten eggs and shape into a ball.
    • Divide into two pieces and form into two disks. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for one hour.
    • Cut out shapes and place on baking sheets.
    • Bake at 375° for 6 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness and size of your cookies.

    Red Hot Frosting

    • In a mixing bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Whisk in corn syrup. Stir in candies. Add more powdered sugar or milk to achieve a creamy, spreadable frosting.

    Pin It:

    Red-Hot-Sugar-Cookies-Collage-Barbara-Bakes

    Pin
    Share
    Tweet
    « Baking Tips for Layer Cakes
    Easy Beignets »
    about us

    About Melissa & Barbara

    As of June 2022 Melissa Griffiths now is the one adding recipes. So think of it as Barbara Bakes, and Melissa too! Melissa and Barbara have been blogging friends for over 10 years and when Barbara was ready to retire and spend more time with her family, Melissa took over the site. Read more...

      • Facebook
      • Instagram
      • Pinterest
      • Twitter

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Joyce

      January 22, 2017 at 9:54 pm

      I am A huge fan of cinnamon bears and cinnamon lollipops. My mom used to make a jello with applesauce and melted red hots. This is definitely going to be a hit in my family! Thanks Barbara!

      Reply
    2. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

      February 04, 2016 at 4:16 am

      I love that these are hot cinnamon flavoured mum! You’re so creative! 😀 xxx

      Reply
    3. Dorota | HappyForks.com

      February 04, 2016 at 3:05 am

      Cookies for valentines is a great idea. I was wondering about chocolate icing with chilli. They both are aphrodisiacs!

      Reply
    4. Rocky Mountain Woman

      February 03, 2016 at 9:51 am

      Great idea for Valentine’s Day!

      Reply
    5. Angie

      February 03, 2016 at 7:05 am

      Can’t wait to make these for Valentines! Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    6. Nagi@RecipeTinEats

      February 02, 2016 at 5:11 pm

      They look so lovely, Barbara. The perfect cookies for the month of February! 🙂

      Reply
    7. Julie Blanner

      February 02, 2016 at 1:13 pm

      Brilliant and beautiful!

      Reply
    8. 2 sisters recipes

      February 01, 2016 at 8:56 pm

      REd hot sugar cookies! These look so lovely Barbara! Cant wait to try them.
      Have a great week!

      Reply
    9. Liz

      February 01, 2016 at 4:11 pm

      I haven’t had red hots since I was a kid! I know I’d love your cookies—the speckled frosting is beautiful 🙂

      Reply
    10. Carol

      February 01, 2016 at 12:54 pm

      What a cute Valentine cookie-and a great idea for using red hots too. I love cinnamon in everything so these would be a real treat.

      Reply
    11. Karyn @ Pint Sized Baker

      February 01, 2016 at 8:24 am

      I love the idea of the Red Hots in the glaze! Sweetness with a kick!

      Reply
    12. Rosa

      February 01, 2016 at 7:42 am

      So pretty and tempting! A great Valentone’s Day gift.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Welcome!

    Melissa and Barbara smiling

    Baking made easy! Sharing fabulous recipes for cookies, cakes, pies, breads and more. Barbara Bakes (and Melissa too!) Recipes from both of our kitchens to yours.

    Learn More »

    Popular Posts

    sliced snickerdoodle bread with cinnamon chips backed by two uncut loaves

    Snickerdoodle Bread with Cinnamon Chips

    German-Chocolate-Cake-Barbara-Bakes

    Easy 5-Ingredient German Chocolate Cake

    Featured Image for post Old Fashioned Buttermilk Donuts

    Old Fashioned Buttermilk Donuts

    A sweet, moist, dense key lime pound cake drizzled with a tart key lime glaze. A delicious Southern twist to a traditional pound cake.

    Key Lime Pound Cake

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    SEEN ON

    as seen on promo graphic

    SEEN ON

    as seen on promo graphic

    About

    • Home
    • About
    • Contact
    • Press

    Browse

    • Recipe Index
    • Popular
    • Baking Tips
    • Travel

    Subscribe

    • Newsletter
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

    As an Amazon affiliate, and affiliate with other businesses, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 barbarabakes.com. All rights reserved. DISCLOSURE - PRIVACY POLICY.