Deliciously Festive Candy Cane Cookies for Holiday Cheer
Candy Cane Cookies are a delightful treat embodying holiday spirit with their minty flavor and vibrant colors.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Baking Sheets
- parchment paper
- wire rack
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 large Egg Room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Peppermint extract
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour Sifted
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- As needed Red food coloring Gel preferred
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions for Candy Cane Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract and mix until smooth.
- Gradually mix in 2.5 cups all-purpose flour and 0.5 teaspoon salt until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half, dye one half with red gel food coloring.
- Roll one teaspoon of each color into 4-inch ropes, twist and shape into candy cane forms.
- Place on baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden on the bottoms.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 15mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
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