Candy Cane Cookies: The Best Festive Treat for Homemade Joy
Candy Cane Cookies are the perfect festive treat to bring joy during the holiday season. These delightful cookies are not only visually appealing but also deliciously flavored with peppermint and a hint of vanilla.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Stir in the crushed candy canes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can dip the cookies in white chocolate and sprinkle more crushed candy canes on top.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg