Candy Cane Cookies: Easy Festive Treats for Your Holiday Cheer
Delicious Candy Cane Cookies that are perfect for spreading holiday cheer!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed candy canes.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For added flair, drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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