Fiesta Cookies Recipes

FIESTA FUDGE COOKIES

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 candy into center of each cookie. 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. Store covered at room temperature.

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.

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 COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. Place KELLOGG'S FROOT LOOPS cereal in shallow pan or dish. For variegated color, do not mix after crushing. Set aside.2. In medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.3. Measure margarine, sugar, and vanilla into large mixing bowl beat until light and fluffy. Add dry ingredients mix thoroughly.4. Using level measuring-tablespoon, shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll carefully in cereal crumbs to coat place on ungreased baking sheets.5. Bake at 350°F about 14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove immediately from baking sheets cool on wire racks.