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Candy Cane Cookies

Deliciously Festive Candy Cane Cookies to Brighten Your Holidays

These Candy Cane Cookies combine a rich buttery dough with a refreshing hint of peppermint, creating a festive treat perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness; margarine works as a substitute.
  • 1.5 cups Powdered Sugar Provides sweetness; granulated sugar can be used.
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature; use flax egg for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor; artificial vanilla can be substituted.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Peppermint Extract Imparts mint flavor; omit for non-peppermint variant.
  • 3.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Forms cookie structure; whole wheat flour offers denser texture.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness; kosher salt can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Food Coloring Gel preferred to reduce bleeding.
Optional Garnish
  • 1 cup Crushed Candy Canes For sprinkling on top of cookies.
  • 1 cup Colored Sprinkles For extra festive decoration.

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • wire rack

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 large mixing bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the butter mixture and blend well.
  4. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  5. Divide the dough in half; color one half with red food coloring.
  6. Roll 1 teaspoon of each color of dough into 4-inch ropes and twist them together.
  7. Place cookies on the baking sheets and bake for 8–10 minutes.
  8. Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to one week. Chill dough for up to 3 days or freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.

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