Candy Cane Cookies
Candy cane cookies are a festive delight that perfectly captures the spirit of the holidays. These soft, chewy cookies are infused with refreshing peppermint and feature a stunning red and white swirl, making them both visually appealing and deliciously irresistible. Ideal for holiday gatherings or as sweet gifts, these cookies are quick to prepare and will surely become a seasonal favorite in your kitchen.
- 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 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; fold in crushed candy canes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets and gently flatten each ball into a disc shape.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; allow cooling before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg