Description
Delightful Candy Cane Cookies that evoke the festive spirit with their peppermint flavor and striking red and white swirls.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Red and white colored sugar or crushed candy canes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, followed by vanilla and peppermint extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture to form a dough.
- Divide the dough in half and color one half with red food coloring.
- Roll small pieces into ropes measuring 4-6 inches long and twist together.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle with colored sugar or crushed candy canes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Consider variations like adding cocoa powder for a chocolate twist or incorporating nuts for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg