Magic of Candy Cane Cookies: The Best Festive Treats You’ll Love
Experience the delightful taste of festive candy cane cookies with this magical recipe!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and egg; blend well.
- Gradually add flour mixture into the wet ingredients; mix until combined.
- Fold in crushed candy canes.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Adjust peppermint extract according to preference for mint flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Magic of Candy Cane Cookies, festive treats, holiday cookies