Candy Cane Cookies
Delight in these festive candy cane cookies, perfect for holiday celebrations. These charming treats are bursting with the refreshing flavor of peppermint.
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Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Red and green food coloring
- Crushed candy canes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Divide the dough in half; color one half with red food coloring and leave the other plain.
- Roll out one tablespoon of each color into long strands.
- Twist the red and white strands together, then form into a candy cane shape.
- Place the cookies on a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with crushed candy canes while still warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Sugar: 10g