Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our irresistible Candy Cane Cookies Recipe. These delightful treats combine buttery, melt-in-your-mouth goodness with the refreshing taste of peppermint, making them a must-have for your holiday celebrations. Perfect for cookie exchanges or cozy family gatherings, these cookies not only look charming but also evoke nostalgic memories of the season. With their vibrant red and white colors shaped into traditional candy cane designs, they’re sure to impress friends and family alike. Easy to make, even for beginner bakers, this recipe invites fun and creativity in the kitchen, whether you’re decorating with kids or packing them as thoughtful gifts. Bake up a batch today and create sweet memories that last a lifetime!
Ingredients
- 2 sticks of 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
- Cream together the butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add flour and salt until just combined.
- Divide dough in half; color one half with red food coloring.
- Shape into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Roll tablespoon-sized pieces of each dough color into logs; twist together.
- Chill again for 15 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and milk; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg