Magic of Candy Cane Cookies: Easy Holiday Treats to Love
Discover the delightful Magic of Candy Cane Cookies, the perfect holiday treats that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 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
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and peppermint extracts.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in crushed candy canes.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a more intense peppermint flavor, increase the amount of peppermint extract.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg