Candy Cane Cookies: Festive Treats That Melt in Your Mouth
Candy Cane Cookies are a magical holiday treat, perfect for family gatherings or enjoying with hot cocoa.
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 at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the Decoration
- 1 drop red food coloring gel preferred
Instructions
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add 2½ cups of flour and ½ teaspoon of salt, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half and knead in red food coloring to one half until evenly colored.
- Roll 1 teaspoon of each colored dough into 4-inch long ropes, twist them together, and form into candy cane shapes.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, watching for lightly golden bottoms, then cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Store cookies in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 25mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
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