Magic of Candy Cane Cookies: Easy Holiday Treats Everyone Loves
Discover the delightful taste of magic and joy with candy cane cookies! These festive treats are easy to make, perfect for the holiday season, and loved by everyone.
- 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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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed candy canes.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Make sure not to over-bake the cookies for a soft texture.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg