Christmas Cookie Recipes Holiday: Easy Candy Cane Cookies to Delight
Delight in the holiday season with these easy and festive Candy Cane Cookies. Perfect for sharing with family and friends!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and peppermint extract, and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then gradually add it to the wet mixture.
- Divide dough in half; add red food coloring to one half and mix well.
- Roll each half into ropes, then twist them together and form into a candy cane shape.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let them cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, increase the peppermint extract slightly.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas Cookie Recipes Holiday, Candy Cane Cookies