Candy Cane Cookies: Easy and Festive Treats for the Holidays
These delightful Candy Cane Cookies are a festive treat that will add a sweet touch to your holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and peppermint extract until well blended.
- Combine the flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
- Divide the dough in half and add red food coloring to one half, mixing until desired color is achieved.
- Roll a small amount of each dough into a rope, then twist them together and shape into the form of a candy cane.
- Place on ungreased baking sheets and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool on wire racks.
Notes
- For more peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract to taste.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg