Description
Candy Cane Cookies are the perfect festive treat that will bring holiday cheer into your home. With their delightful combination of minty peppermint and sweet vanilla flavors, these charming cookies are not only easy to make but also versatile in design. Whether twisted into classic candy cane shapes or crafted into fun patterns, they are sure to impress at holiday gatherings or cookie exchanges. Enjoy them with a warm cup of hot cocoa or gift them to friends and family for a heartwarming gesture. This Candy Cane Cookies Recipe is a delightful way to celebrate the season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sticks of butter (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 butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and peppermint extracts; mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined. Divide the dough in half.
- Mix red food coloring into one half of the dough until evenly colored.
- Chill both dough halves wrapped in plastic wrap for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll tablespoon-sized pieces from each color into long logs and twist together. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom. Cool before glazing with a mixture of powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg