Candy Cane Cookies: The Best Festive Treat for the Holiday Season
Delight in these festive candy cane cookies that are perfect for the holiday season. These sweet treats will bring joy to any celebration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and peppermint extract.
- In another bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until combined.
- Fold in crushed candy canes.
- Roll dough into small balls and shape into candy canes on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for up to a week.
- For a twist, drizzle with chocolate before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Candy Cane Cookies, festive cookies, holiday treats