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Candy Cane Cookies

Delightful Candy Cane Cookies for Festive Holiday Cheer

These Candy Cane Cookies are a delightful festive treat with a rich buttery and peppermint flavor, perfect for your holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 Large egg At room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp Peppermint extract Adjust for stronger flavor
  • 2½ cups All-purpose flour Don't overmix
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • Red food coloring Gel preferred

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Candy Cane Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add large egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the mixture and mix until smooth, around 1-2 minutes.
  4. Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour and salt into the wet mixture, stirring gently until it comes together.
  5. Divide the dough and color one half with red food coloring, kneading until evenly blended.
  6. Roll 1 teaspoon of each color of dough into 4-inch ropes and twist them together to form candy canes.
  7. Bake on prepared sheets for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden on the bottoms.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to a week; freeze for longer storage.

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