Candy Cane Cookies
Candy cane cookies are a festive delight that seamlessly combine soft, buttery cookie dough with refreshing peppermint flavor and a colorful crunch from crushed candy canes. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home, these cookies will fill your kitchen with the joyous aroma of the season. Easy to make and visually captivating, they are sure to be a hit with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and peppermint extract; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in crushed candy canes.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 64mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg