Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with homemade Candy Cane Cookies, a delightful treat that combines buttery vanilla dough with a hint of peppermint. These charming cookies, shaped like classic candy canes, are perfect for holiday gatherings and make wonderful gifts for friends and family. The vibrant red-and-white swirl design not only adds a touch of visual appeal but also enhances the overall flavor experience. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this easy recipe is sure to bring joy and create lasting memories. Gather your loved ones and roll up your sleeves—holiday magic awaits!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- Red food coloring (gel preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and powdered sugar until fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until combined.
- Gradually add flour and salt to form a soft dough, adjusting with more flour if necessary.
- Divide the dough into two halves; color one half with red food coloring.
- Roll out teaspoons of each color into 4-inch ropes, twist them together, and shape into candy canes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden on the bottoms, then cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg