Description
Candy Cane Cookies are a festive delight that perfectly captures the spirit of the holiday season. This easy-to-follow Candy Cane Cookies Recipe combines rich, buttery flavors with a refreshing peppermint twist, making each cookie a delightful treat for family gatherings, holiday parties, and cookie exchanges. The iconic red and white twisted design not only adds visual appeal but also brings joy to every bite. Whether enjoyed solo or served alongside hot chocolate or ice cream, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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 the dough in half.
- Color one half with red food coloring; shape both into discs and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll each color into logs about 6 inches long, twist together to form candy cane shapes, and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg