Christmas Cookie Recipes Holiday: Indulgent Candy Cane Cookies
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Candy Cane Cookies, perfect for your holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed candy canes.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cooling before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For extra peppermint flavor, you can add a few drops of peppermint oil.
- These cookies can be decorated with chocolate drizzle for an additional treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, Cookies, Candy Cane, Holiday Baking, Festive Treats