HOT DOG COOKIES

Hot Dog Cookies image

These little treasures look just like little hot dogs! Perfect for children's parties or sporting events.

Provided by Darrelle Winans

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 drops red food coloring
3 tablespoons flaked coconut
2 drops green food coloring
1 (4.5 ounce) tube prepared yellow frosting

Steps:

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the flour until dough is smooth. Remove 1 cup of dough, then cover and refrigerate remaining dough. Knead the red food coloring into the 1 cup of dough until the color of a hot dog is achieved. Refrigerate all dough for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Divide the red dough into 16 portions. Roll each piece into a 2 1/2 inch long sausage shape. For buns, divide the white dough into 16 portions and shape into 3 inch logs. Slice them almost in half lengthwise. Spread the buns open and place the hot dog doughs inside, leaving buns open. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. Remove from cookie sheets to cool. In a small jar or plastic bag, combine the coconut and green food coloring. Shake until coconut is evenly colored. Sprinkle over hot dog cookies when cool and make a zig zag with the yellow frosting for mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 97.7 mg, Sugar 9.3 g