Fiesta Cookies Food

FIESTA COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place the Froot Loops on a flat surface and cover with waxed paper or plastic wrap. Using a rolling pin, crush to fine crumbs. Do not mix the crumbs, as you want them to transfer variegated color to the cookies.
• Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• Place the butter in the bowl of a standing electric mixer and beat until light. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in the reserved flour mixture.
• Working with a piece at a time, shape the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Carefully roll each ball into the crushed Froot Loops.
• Place the coated cookies on an ungreated cookie sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 14 minutes or until golden.
• Remove from oven and transfer immediately to cooling racks.

FIESTA FUDGE COOKIES (COOKIE MIX)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter and chocolate on High 1 minute. Stir; microwave on High 1 minute longer or until butter is melted and chocolate can be stirred smooth.
• Stir condensed milk into chocolate mixture. Stir in cookie mix and cinnamon until well blended.
• Using 1 level tablespoonful of dough for each cookie, shape into 60 balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake 6 to 7 minutes or until edges lose their shiny look (do not overbake).
• Immediately press 1 kiss into center of each cookie. Cool cookies on cookie sheet 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets.
• To get kiss to spread slightly on top of cookie, tap edge of each cookie lightly.
• Cool completely. Store covered at room temperature.

FIESTA FUDGE COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
• In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter and chocolate 1 minute. Stir; microwave 1 minute longer or until butter is melted and chocolate can be stirred smooth.
• Stir condensed milk into chocolate mixture.
• Stir in cookie mix and cinnamon until well blended.
• Use a medium cookie scoop to portion out approximately 1 Tablespoon of dough.
• Place each dough ball 2" apart on prepared baking sheets.
• Bake 6 to 7 minutes or until edges lose their shiny look (do not over bake). Immediately press 1 candy into center of each cookie (point side up).
• Cool cookies on cookie sheet 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets. To get candy to spread slightly on top of cookie, tap edge of each cookie lightly.
• Cool completely.

LET'S HAVE A FIESTA - COOKIE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the base layer ingredients and use your mixer or food processor until crumbly. Press mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until light brown.
• Beat eggs in a large bowl and add sugar, flour and baking powder - mix well. Add thawed margarita concentrate and lime zest. Mix well.
• Pour filling over the warm base and bake an additional 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and filling is set.
• Cool bars until completely cooled. Prior to serving, sprinkle the tops of the bars with the tablespoon of powdered sugar. Use a small sieve to ensure even coverage. Cut into bars and enjoy.