Candy Cane Cookies: Easy and Festive Treats for the Holidays
Delightful candy cane cookies that are easy to make and perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup red and white sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Add peppermint extract and the flour mixture; mix until combined.
- Divide dough in half, color one half with red food coloring.
- Roll out small pieces of each dough and twist them together to form a cane shape.
- Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with candy decorations.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract to 1.5 teaspoons.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Candy Cane Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Festive Treats