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Candy Cane Cookies

Delightful Candy Cane Cookies for Festive Celebrations

These Candy Cane Cookies are festive treats with buttery vanilla dough and peppermint flavor, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness and moisture; substitute with margarine if dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the cookies and contributes to a soft texture.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients; use a flax egg for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • ½ teaspoon Peppermint Extract Imparts mint flavor; can replace with more vanilla.
  • 2½ cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure; substitute with gluten-free flour blend if needed.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
For Coloring
  • 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring Gel preferred for concentrated color.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Candy Cane Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine unsalted butter and powdered sugar. Beat on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add flour and salt. Beat on low speed until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.
  5. Divide the dough in half and color one half with red gel food coloring.
  6. Roll 1 teaspoon of each colored dough into 4-inch ropes, twist together, and shape into candy canes.
  7. Place the shaped cookies on the baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. Use gel coloring for the best results. For stronger mint flavor, increase peppermint extract by ¼ teaspoon.

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