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Candy Corn Sugar Cookies

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Updated Jan 10, 2024
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Meet Cassidy, Making her own way since 2011

“I started creating my own treats when I was 13. I love how desserts have a way of bringing people together and making any day a little sweeter.”
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Autumn marks the return of candy corn, so making Candy Corn Sugar Cookies is the perfect fall treat. They are soft and chewy with a slight crunch from the white sanding sugar, perfectly sweet and so adorable for any fall harvest party. Kids and adults alike will enjoy this dessert.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I add a creative, fun twist to this cookie?

I dip them in sanding sugar to give a sparkle and a crunch. Give it a try!

Candy Corn Sugar Cookies

  • Prep Time 60 min
  • Total 1 hr 20 min
  • Servings 24
  • Ingredients 5
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Ingredients

  • 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix
  • Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch for drop cookies
  • Orange and yellow gel food color from 1 box Betty Crocker™ Classic Gel Food Color
  • White sanding sugar
  • White chocolate, melted, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Divide dough into 3 bowls in descending amounts.
  • Step 
    2
    Dye the largest amount of dough orange and leave the least amount of dough uncolored. Dye the middle amount of dough yellow.
  • Step 
    3
    Stack the dough starting with orange, then yellow and ending with white into a triangle-shaped log about 12 inches long. Wrap up and chill in freezer for 15 minutes.
  • Step 
    4
    Meanwhile, heat oven to 375°F.
  • Step 
    5
    Remove dough from freezer and cut the dough (like a slice and bake cookie); dip each candy corn cookie in white sanding sugar. Discard any leftover sugar.
  • Step 
    6
    Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-14 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Drizzle with melted white chocolate or Betty Crocker™ Frosting if desired. Enjoy!!

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