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cheetos cookies

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Recipe by
Eve Peterson
@mumm6
Westfield, WI

This is very good and easy to make.

method Convection Oven

Ingredients For cheetos cookies

  • 4 c
    whole cheetos puffs, crushed
  • 1 1/4 c
    flour
  • 1 Tbsp
    cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 c
    butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 c
    shortening
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/8 tsp
    orange food coloring,optional

How To Make cheetos cookies

  • 1
    Place cheetos in a food processor or ziploc bag and crush the cheetos. In medium bowl, whick together the flour, half of the crushed cheetos, cream of tartar, salt, and baking soda. Mix well.
  • 2
    In large bowl, beat together the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg and food coloringif using and mix until creamy.
  • 3
    Add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Place remaining cheeto crumbs into a shallow bowl.
  • 4
    Use a cookie scoop, make tablespoon sized dough balls, then roll them in the remaing crushed cheetos in bowl and place on a tray or plate. Cover and put in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  • 5
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place cookie dough balls on pan and bake 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool 5 minutes, before transfering them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in a airtight container.
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