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Candy Cane Cookies Holiday Treat

Candy Cane Cookies Holiday Treat: Sweet Festive Fun!

Candy Cane Cookies are festive gems that bring magic to any holiday gathering. Soft, chewy, and customizable, they're a must-have treat for the season.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract Adjust to taste
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Omit if using salted butter
For the Decoration
  • 1 drop Red Gel Food Coloring Avoid liquid coloring
  • cups Crushed Peppermint Candies Optional topping
  • cups Dark Chocolate For dipping

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula
  • plastic wrap
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Blend in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until just combined.
  4. Whisk together flour and salt in a separate bowl, then fold into the wet ingredients to form a soft dough.
  5. Divide dough in half, color one half with red food coloring, and chill both halves in plastic wrap for 1 hour.
  6. Roll each piece into 6-inch ropes and twist together to form a candy cane shape on the baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until set but not browned; watch closely.
  8. Let cookies cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for the best texture. Use gel colors for vibrance without altering dough consistency. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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