Description
Candy Cane Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that combines buttery sweetness with refreshing peppermint. With their vibrant red and white swirls, these cookies not only offer a festive flair to your dessert table but also evoke cherished memories of family gatherings. Easy to make and perfect for sharing at parties or leaving out for Santa, these whimsical cookies will become a seasonal favorite loved by all.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup crushed candy cane pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and crushed candy canes. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart. Optionally tint half the dough red before twisting for a signature look.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg