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Soft Gingerbread Cookies: The Best Candy Cane Cookies Recipe

Soft Gingerbread Cookies : Candy Cane Cookies
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This recipe combines the soft, spiced flavor of gingerbread with festive candy cane pieces, perfect for holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the crushed candy canes.
  7. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • For a stronger mint flavor, add peppermint extract.

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Keywords: Soft Gingerbread Cookies, Candy Cane Cookies

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