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Candy Cane Whipped Shortbread Cookies

Candy Cane Whipped Shortbread Cookies You'll Love to Bake

These Candy Cane Whipped Shortbread Cookies are a festive delight, combining buttery goodness with crushed candy canes for a perfect melt-in-your-mouth experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
For the Candy Cane Crunch
  • 1 cup Candy Canes crushed

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Whisk together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch in a separate bowl, then gradually incorporate into the creamed mixture.
  4. Fold in the crushed candy canes, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  5. Drop dollops of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden brown while centers remain soft.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IU

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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