Candy Cane Cookies: Easy Festive Treats for Holiday Cheer
Delight your holiday gatherings with these easy-to-make Candy Cane Cookies, perfect for spreading cheer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and peppermint extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Stir in crushed candy canes.
- Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For a more intense peppermint flavor, add more peppermint extract.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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