Hot Dog Cookies
Hot Dog Cookies might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe serves 16. One serving contains 211 calories, 2g of protein, and 13g of fat. This recipe is typical of American cuisine. If you have butter, frosting, confectioners' sugar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
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.