Deliciously Festive Candy Cane Cookies for Your Holiday Cravings
Enjoy these delightful Candy Cane Cookies that blend peppermint and vanilla flavors for a perfect holiday treat.
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Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 100kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Baking sheets
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 large Egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon Peppermint extract
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon Salt
For the Decoration
- 1 teaspoon Red food coloring gel preferred
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions for Candy Cane Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Mix in the large room-temperature egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half, adding red food coloring to one half and knead until evenly distributed.
- Roll about 1 teaspoon of each colored dough into 4-inch ropes and twist them together to form candy cane shapes.
- Place the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden, then cool on the pan for 5 minutes.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Keep an eye on baking time to prevent over-baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg