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Candy Cane Cookies

Delightful Candy Cane Cookies that bring the festive spirit of the season with their minty flavor and beautiful red and white twist.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract For minty flavor.
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • Red food coloring To color part of the dough.
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined.
  6. Divide the dough in half. Color one half with red food coloring.
  7. Take small pieces of each dough, roll them into ropes, and twist them together to form candy cane shapes.
Baking
  1. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  3. Let them cool before dusting with powdered sugar.

Notes

These cookies are perfect with hot chocolate or homemade eggnog. Store in an airtight container for freshness. For extra peppermint flavor, consider adding crushed candy canes on top after dusting. Dough can be frozen for up to one month.