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Candy Cane Cookies

Candy Cane Cookies: Sweet Festive Treats for Cheerful Baking

Candy Cane Cookies are a festive treat, combining buttery vanilla dough with peppermint for a delightful holiday experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour no substitutes recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Color
  • 1 teaspoon Red Food Coloring gel preferred

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Candy Cane Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  3. Add one large room-temperature egg, along with vanilla and peppermint extracts. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, blending on low speed until a soft dough forms.
  5. Divide dough in half and add red food coloring to one half, kneading until incorporated.
  6. Roll 1 teaspoon of each dough into 4-inch ropes, twist together to form candy cane shapes, and place on baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 8–10 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden, then cool for 5 minutes on the pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Consider variations like chocolate cookies or adding crushed candy canes for an extra festive touch.

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