Candy Cane Cookies: Indulgent Festive Treats for Everyone
Delight in the festive spirit with these indulgent Candy Cane Cookies. Perfect for sharing and celebrating!
- 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
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the peppermint and vanilla extracts, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Fold in the crushed candy canes.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a festive touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies.
- Experiment with different extracts for a unique flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Candy Cane Cookies, Festive Treats, Holiday Baking