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Candy Cane Cookies

Buttery Candy Cane Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Candy Cane Cookies are festive, buttery treats that melt in your mouth, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter substitute with margarine for a dairy-free option
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar granulated sugar can be used but will alter texture
  • 1 large Egg a flax egg can be used as a vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure extract for the best taste
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract omit or reduce for milder taste
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour a gluten-free flour blend can be used for gluten-free version
  • 1 teaspoon Salt leave out if using salted butter
For Coloring
  • 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring (gel preferred) liquid food coloring may lead to color bleeding

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking spatula
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 2 cups of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Blend in 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add 3 cups of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  5. Divide the dough in half. Add red gel food coloring to one half and knead until color is even.
  6. Roll 1 teaspoon of each colored dough into 4-inch ropes and twist them together to form a candy cane shape.
  7. Place shaped cookies on baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool for 5 minutes on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage. Unbaked dough can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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