Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our delightful Candy Cane Cookies Recipe! These charming cookies feature a perfect blend of buttery vanilla and refreshing peppermint flavors, making them an irresistible treat for holiday gatherings. Their striking red and white appearance adds a cheerful touch to any dessert table, while their easy preparation makes them suitable for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you’re hosting a cookie exchange, gifting homemade treats, or simply enjoying them with a cup of hot cocoa, these Candy Cane Cookies are sure to bring joy and warmth to your celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 sticks butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon red food coloring
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, cream together butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add flour and salt; mix until just combined.
- Divide dough into two halves. Color one half with red food coloring.
- Chill both halves in plastic wrap for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and roll colored dough into logs, twisting them together.
- Chill again for 15 minutes before baking for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar with peppermint extract and milk; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg