Magic of Candy Cane Cookies: Easy Holiday Treats for Everyone
Discover the magic of candy cane cookies with this easy recipe that’s perfect for the holiday season!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla, and peppermint extracts, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half; color one half with red food coloring.
- Roll out both doughs and twist them together to form candy cane shapes.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool before decorating with crushed candy canes.
Notes
- For a festive touch, drizzle melted white chocolate on top.
- Use various food colorings to create different holiday designs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg