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Candy Cane Cookies

Delight in these festive candy cane cookies, perfect for holiday celebrations with their classic peppermint flavor and charming shape.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • red food coloring red food coloring
  • crushed candy canes for garnish crushed candy canes

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream butter and powdered sugar, then add egg and vanilla.
  3. Mix in flour, salt, and peppermint extract; divide dough and color one half red.
  4. Roll into ropes, twist to form candy canes, and place on baking sheet.
  5. Bake 10-12 minutes, then garnish with crushed candy canes.

Notes

Chill the dough if it becomes too soft for easier handling.