Description
Candy Cane Cookies are a festive treat that combines the flavors of peppermint and vanilla in a delightful cookie form, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Divide the dough in half. Add crushed candy canes to one half and mix well.
- Roll out both halves of the dough into ropes and twist them together to form a candy cane shape.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the amount of peppermint extract.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- These cookies can be decorated with additional crushed candy canes on top before baking.
- 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: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Candy Cane Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Festive Treats, Christmas Cookies