Description

Candy Cane Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic holiday treat, featuring a buttery peppermint-flavored dough swirled with festive red and white colors. Perfect for Christmas gatherings, these cookies not only add a cheerful touch to your dessert table but also deliver a nostalgic flavor that pairs wonderfully with warm beverages like hot cocoa. With their sweet peppermint glaze, they become an irresistible addition to any celebration. Easy to make and visually stunning, these whimsical cookies will surely impress friends and family alike.

Ingredients

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2 sticks butter (room temperature)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon red food coloring
For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
1–2 tablespoons milk

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Instructions

In a stand mixer, cream together butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and peppermint extracts; mix well.
Gradually incorporate flour and salt until combined.
Divide dough in half; color one half with red food coloring.
Shape each portion into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll one tablespoon of each colored dough into logs; twist together.
Chill shaped cookies for an additional 15 minutes before baking on parchment-lined sheets for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and milk until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 30g)
Calories: 130
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 30mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: <1g
Cholesterol: 20mg