Classic Candy Cane Cookies: The Best Holiday Treat Recipe
Delight in the festive spirit with these Classic Candy Cane Cookies, a perfect treat for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Fold in crushed candy canes.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a peppermint twist, add extra crushed candy canes on top before baking.
- Can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg