Description
Candy Cane Cookies are the perfect festive treat to brighten up your holiday celebrations. With their iconic red and white swirls, these old-fashioned peppermint cookies not only look beautiful but also offer a delightful minty flavor that embodies the spirit of Christmas. Ideal for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or as sweet gifts for loved ones, this easy-to-follow recipe makes baking a fun activity for all skill levels. Involve the kids in shaping the dough and watch everyone enjoy these charming cookies that bring joy to every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sticks of butter (at 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 extract, and peppermint extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until incorporated.
- Divide the dough in half; color one half with red food coloring.
- Chill both portions in plastic wrap for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Shape each colored dough into logs and twist them together.
- Chill the formed cookies on baking sheets for another 15 minutes before baking for 10-12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg