Christmas Cookie Recipes Holiday: Easy Candy Cane Cookies to Share
Delicious and festive Candy Cane Cookies that are perfect for the holiday season.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients; mix until a dough forms.
- Add crushed candy canes and fold into the dough.
- Roll dough into 4-inch strips and shape into candy canes on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a festive touch, drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies.
- Can substitute crushed peppermint for candy canes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas Cookie Recipes Holiday, Candy Cane Cookies