Fiesta Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Place the Froot Loops on a flat surface and cover with waxed paper or plastic wrap. Using a rolling pin, crush to fine crumbs. Do not mix the crumbs, as you want them to transfer variegated color to the cookies.
3. 3
   Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
4. 4
   Place the butter in the bowl of a standing electric mixer and beat until light. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in the reserved flour mixture.
5. 5
   Working with a piece at a time, shape the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Carefully roll each ball into the crushed Froot Loops.
6. 6
   Place the coated cookies on an ungreated cookie sheet.
7. 7
   Bake in the preheated oven for about 14 minutes or until golden.
8. 8
   Remove from oven and transfer immediately to cooling racks.