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Delightful Candy Cane Cookies for Your Holiday Table

Candy Cane Cookies
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Delightfully Festive Candy Cane Cookies Recipe for the Holidays

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Red gel food coloring
  • Crushed peppermint candies
  • Granulated sugar
  • White chocolate drizzle

Instructions

  1. Beat softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy and smooth.
  2. Mix in the egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract.
  3. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to wet mixture.
  4. Split dough into two equal portions—leave one plain and tint the other red using gel coloring.
  5. Chill both doughs for 15–20 minutes for easier shaping.
  6. Roll a small portion of each dough into 4–5 inch ropes.
  7. Place red and white ropes together, press lightly, and twist into a candy cane pattern.
  8. Curve the top of each twist to form a classic candy cane hook.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes until set but not browned.
  10. Cool on a wire rack and add crushed candy if desired.
  11. Use gel coloring to avoid sticky dough.
  12. Chill dough to prevent spreading.
  13. Knead gently to maintain smooth texture.
  14. Add 1 tbsp milk if dough feels dry.
  15. Roll ropes evenly for consistent baking.
  16. Bake just until set for soft cookies.
  17. Sprinkle crushed peppermint while cookies are warm.
  18. Keep in airtight container up to 5 days.
  19. Freeze dough ropes or baked cookies for up to 2 months.

Notes

  • Use gel coloring to avoid sticky dough.
  • Chill dough to prevent spreading.
  • Knead gently to maintain smooth texture.
  • Add 1 tbsp milk if dough feels dry.
  • Roll ropes evenly for consistent baking.
  • Bake just until set for soft cookies.
  • Sprinkle crushed peppermint while cookies are warm.
  • Keep in airtight container up to 5 days.
  • Freeze dough ropes or baked cookies for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

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