Candy Cane Cookies: The Best Easy Festive Treat for Everyone
Delight your friends and family with these festive and delicious candy cane cookies. Perfect for the holiday season!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and peppermint extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
- Fold in the crushed candy canes.
- Drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
- For a festive touch, drizzle melted chocolate on top.
- Always let the cookies cool completely to maintain their shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg