Festive Candy Cane Cookies: A Holiday Treat
These festive candy cane cookies are a delightful holiday treat, perfect for sharing and enjoying with loved ones. Their iconic shape and peppermint flavor make them a seasonal favorite.
Servings 24
Calories 120kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
- Red food coloring optional
- Powdered sugar for dusting optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the mixture and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the crushed candy canes, reserving some for garnish, and mix in red food coloring if desired.
- Shape the dough into 6-inch ropes, twisting together white and red ropes to form candy cane shapes.
- Place the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Garnish with reserved crushed candy canes and powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a colorful twist, use red food coloring in half of the dough.