Description
Candy Cane Cookies are a festive delight that captures the spirit of the holiday season with their vibrant red and white swirls and refreshing peppermint flavor. These cookies are perfect for gatherings, cookie exchanges, or simply enjoying with a warm mug of cocoa. With an easy-to-follow recipe, even novice bakers can create these charming treats that are sure to impress family and friends. Ideal for gifting or as a colorful addition to your dessert table, Candy Cane Cookies offer a delightful combination of sweetness and minty freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sticks 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 together butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and peppermint extracts; mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt until combined; divide dough in half.
- Color one half with red food coloring, ensuring it's evenly mixed.
- Chill both dough halves in plastic wrap for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Shape colored dough into logs and twist them together.
- Chill shaped cookies for another 15 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom.
- Prepare glaze with powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and milk; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg