Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our delightful Candy Cane Cookies Recipe. These charming cookies showcase a beautiful swirl of red and white, making them an eye-catching addition to any dessert table. Infused with the refreshing flavors of peppermint and vanilla, they are perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or simply as a cozy treat at home. With easy-to-follow instructions and common ingredients, even novice bakers can create these scrumptious delights. Each batch yields about 20 cookies that are not only delicious but also versatile enough to enjoy year-round. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these classic treats that will bring cheer to your celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 egg, vanilla, and peppermint extracts; mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt until combined. Divide dough in half; color one half with red food coloring.
- Chill both dough portions for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll tablespoon-sized pieces of each color into logs, twist together, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden on the bottoms.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg