Description
Delightful and festive Candy Cane Cookies that are perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add 1 large egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a 5-inch rope. Shape into a ring or twist and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Chill shaped cookies for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Sprinkle each cookie with crushed candy canes, pressing lightly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a touch of almond extract.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg