Description
Candy Cane Cookies are the perfect festive treat to celebrate the holiday season. These delightful cookies feature a vibrant swirl of peppermint dough in classic red and white, mimicking traditional candy canes. Their irresistible peppermint flavor makes them an ideal addition to holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or as homemade gifts for friends and family. Whether you’re baking with loved ones or indulging in some sweet holiday cheer, these cookies are sure to bring joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- Red food coloring (2-3 drops)
- 1 cup crushed candy canes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and peppermint extracts.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half; color one half with red food coloring.
- Roll small pieces of both colored dough into equal-length ropes and twist them together to form candy cane shapes.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with additional sugar.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks before decorating with crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg