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Candy Cane Cookies Holiday Treat

Candy Cane Cookies Holiday Treat: Festive Flavors to Savor

Delight in these Candy Cane Cookies Holiday Treat, a festive and customizable delight perfect for the holiday season!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for best taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Peppermint Extract Adjust to taste
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blend can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Omit if using salted butter
For Coloring and Toppings
  • 1 teaspoon Red Gel Food Coloring Avoid liquid to maintain dough texture
  • 1 cup Crushed Peppermint Candies Optional topping
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Optional for dipping

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). In a mixing bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, mixing until just combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt. Gradually fold into wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  4. Divide dough in half. Color one half with red gel food coloring. Wrap both halves and chill for at least 1 hour.
  5. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Gather toppings.
  6. Roll pieces of both doughs into 6-inch ropes, then twist together to form candy cane shapes.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until set. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy mixing. Monitor baking time closely to maintain a chewy texture.

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