Candy Corn Cookies are a fun and colorful treat that's perfect for Halloween or any fall gathering. A step-by-step guide on how to make Candy Corn Cookies:
Ingredients:
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Coloring the Dough:
- Yellow and orange gel food coloring
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
2. Divide the Dough:
- Divide the cookie dough into three equal portions.
3. Color the Dough:
- Leave one portion of the dough as is.
- Add yellow gel food coloring to the second portion and knead it until the color is evenly distributed. You can adjust the amount of coloring to achieve your desired shade.
- Add orange gel food coloring to the third portion and knead it until you have an even orange color.
4. Roll the Dough:
- On a clean surface, roll out each portion of colored dough into a long, thick rope. Ensure that all three ropes are of equal length.
- Place the ropes of dough side by side in the order of yellow, orange, and uncolored (white).
5. Shape the Dough:
- Gently press the ropes together to form a long, rectangular block of dough.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the dough into 1/4-inch thick slices.
6. Create Candy Corn Shapes:
- Take each cookie slice and gently shape it into a candy corn shape. You can do this by tapering one end to a point and leaving the other end wider.
7. Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the candy corn-shaped cookies on the baking sheet, leaving a little space between them.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are just beginning to turn golden at the edges.
8. Cool and Enjoy:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Your Candy Corn Cookies are now ready to enjoy. They're a festive and tasty treat that's sure to be a hit at Halloween parties or as a sweet snack during the fall season.