Candy Cane Cookies: A Festive Delight You Can’t Resist!
Candy Cane Cookies are a festive treat that combines the flavors of peppermint and vanilla, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Divide the dough in half and add peppermint extract to one half.
- Color the non-peppermint half with red food coloring.
- Roll out small pieces of each dough into ropes and twist them together to form candy cane shapes.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top while still warm.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the amount of peppermint extract.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing for an extra festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg