Candy Cane Cookies: The Best Festive Treats for Holiday Cheer
Candy Cane Cookies – Festive, Buttery, and Peppermint-Perfect Christmas Treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the peppermint and vanilla extracts, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until blended.
- Stir in the crushed candy canes.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- These cookies can be decorated with additional crushed candy canes on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas Cookie Recipes, Candy Cane Cookies, Festive Treats