CHILI PEPPER COOKIES

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Cut out to look like their namesake, these cookies were sweet treats at the celebration. We used a favorite recipe that makes a tender, slightly soft sugar cookies. By tinting the frosting and adding some colored sugar sprinkles, these can be decorated with out a lot of fuss. They really say "fiesta".-Terri Newton, Marshall, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 to 5 tablespoons milk
Green and red gel food coloring
Green and red colored sugar

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll and pat out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-1/2-in. chili pepper shaped cookies cutter. , Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a small bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk until frosting reaches desired consistency. Tint 1/3 cup green; set aside. Tint remaining frosting red. Frost "peppers" red and "stems" green; sprinkle with matching sugar.

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Laylo Baymuradova

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These cookies are the perfect amount of spicy. They're not too hot, but they definitely have a kick. I love the way the chili pepper flavor pairs with the chocolate chips. These are my new favorite cookies!

Jowell Varela aya

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OMG! These cookies are amazing! I love the way the chili pepper flavor dances on my tongue. I've already eaten three and I'm not stopping anytime soon.

Jesse Peters

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These cookies are simply divine. They're the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and chocolatey. I highly recommend them to anyone who loves a good cookie.

Anthony Maguire

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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! Even my kids, who don't usually like spicy food, enjoyed them. I'll definitely be making these again soon.

Christine Sison

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These cookies are a masterpiece. The balance of flavors is impeccable. I highly recommend them to anyone who loves a good cookie.

China Leturukah

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This was my first time making chili pepper cookies, and they turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.

faruk salaudeen

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I love the contrast between the sweet chocolate chips and the spicy chili pepper in these cookies. It's a really unique and delicious combination.

Junell Foster

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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. The chili pepper flavor is amazing.

Liam Top

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These cookies are the perfect treat for a cold winter day. They're warm, comforting, and just the right amount of spicy.

Diana Venegas

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These cookies were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still pretty good. I think I'll try making them again with less chili pepper next time.