Jalapeno Sugar Cookies Recipes

CANDIED JALAPENOS RECIPE (HOMEMADE COWBOY CANDY)

Steps:

• First, slice the jalapeno peppers into ¼-inch round slices.
• Stir together the sugar, vinegar and seasonings in a pan. Bring to a quick boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer until the sugar dissolves into a gooey syrup.
• Add the jalapeno pepper slices and mix to evenly coat them with the syrup.
• Simmer them about 4 minutes. They will darken a bit as they slightly cook and absorb some of the sugars.
• Transfer the candied jalapeno peppers to cleaned jars, then fill the jars with the remaining syrup.
• Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. You can eat them right away, but it is best to let the flavors develop at least 1 week in the refrigerator before eating.

JALAPENO-LIME SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix flour, butter, sugar, jalapeno, lime zest and juice, and salt together in a large bowl.
• Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets; flatten slightly with a thumb print to accommodate icing.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove cookies from the oven and let cool at least 10 minutes.
• Combine confectioners' sugar, lime juice, jalapeno, and lime zest in a bowl. Drizzle icing onto cooled cookies.

JALAPENO SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Sift 2 1/2 cups flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt into a small bowl.
• In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, cream butter and vanilla, adding sugar slowly, beating until fluffy.
• Add eggs one at a time and mix thoroughly.
• Gradually add flour mixture 1 1/2 peppers and seeds and combine well. If dough seems sticky, gradually add remaining 1/2 cup flour.
• Refrigerate dough at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
• Be sure to cover with plastic wrap. Roll dough into balls about the size of walnuts.
• Moisten bottom of glass with water, dip in sugar and press to even thickness.
• Top with a few pieces of jalapeno pepper, press lightly into dough.
• Bake at 375 degrees for about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from pan and cool.

JALAPENO-CHEDDAR SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300F. In a large bowl, cream butter until smooth, gradually beat in sugar until smooth and creamy. In smaller bowl, stir cheddar into flour, add pepper and salt. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture just until combined. Shape dough into 3/4" balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets, 1" apart. Flatten slightly before baking for 15-18 minutes, until cookies are light golden in color, and feel set to the touch. Cool on racks. Store tightly covered in fridge or freezer, up to several months.

10 JALAPEñO RECIPES: PICKLED JALAPEñOS & MORE!

Steps:

• Wash a wide-mouth pint mason jar and and its lid in hot soapy water. Then rinse and let air dry.
• Thinly slice the jalapeño peppers. Fill the jar with the slices.
• Peel the garlic cloves, leaving them whole. In a small saucepan, combine the garlic, vinegar, water, sugar, kosher salt, peppercorns and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and salt (this will take only a few minutes).
• Once boiling, pour the brine into the jar (including the bay leaf). Tap the jar on the counter to release any air bubbles. Discard any remaining brine, or top off the jar with extra water if any peppers are exposed at the top.
• Screw on the lid tightly and allow to cool to room temperature (about 1 hour). Eat immediately, or refrigerate until serving. Keeps up to 1 month refrigerated.