Peeking Bonbons

Prep: 45 min

Peeking Bonbons are delightful, colorful cookies with a rich buttery flavor and a touch of vanilla. Their vibrant red and green hues make them perfect for festive occasions or gift-giving. These charming treats are sure to please both kids and adults alike, offering a sweet, nostalgic experience.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 cup sifted 10x sugar
  • 2 1/4 cups sifted flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 drops red food color

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and sifted sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Beat the sifted flour and salt into the creamed mixture until well combined.
  3. Add vanilla to the mixture and mix thoroughly.
  4. Divide the dough in half.
  5. Add red food color to one half and green food color to the other half.
  6. Mix each portion until the colors are evenly distributed.
  7. Chill the colored dough halves for 30 minutes.
  8. Shape the chilled dough into balls using a rounded teaspoon of dough for each.
  9. Refrigerate the shaped cookies while preparing the filling.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

412 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.1g 6% DV
Total Fat 25.3g 32% DV
Carbs 28.2g 10% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9694.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 127.5mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 18.5mg 1% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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