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Candy Cane Cookies

Festive Candy Cane Cookies with a Minty Twist

Delightful Candy Cane Cookies bring together buttery vanilla goodness with a refreshing peppermint twist, ideal for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract add an extra ¼ tsp for a stronger flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour substituting can alter texture
  • ½ teaspoon Salt essential for balancing sweetness
For the Color
  • 1 teaspoon Red Food Coloring gel preferred

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the large egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the creamed mixture and mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually sift in all-purpose flour and salt, and gently fold until a soft dough forms.
  5. Divide the dough in half and mix red gel food coloring into one portion until evenly colored.
  6. Roll 1 teaspoon of red dough and 1 teaspoon of plain dough into 4-inch long ropes and twist them together to form a candy cane shape.
  7. Place the shaped cookies on your prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden on the bottoms.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use gel coloring for vibrant hues without added moisture. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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