Magic of Candy Cane Cookies Recipe: A Festive Treat to Indulge In
These delightful Magic of Candy Cane Cookies are a perfect festive treat, combining the sweetness of sugar cookies with the refreshing flavor of peppermint.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 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.
- Add the eggs and mix well, then stir in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the butter mixture.
- Mix in the crushed candy canes.
- Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract to 1.5 teaspoons.
- Ensure the candy canes are finely crushed for an even distribution.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg