Candy Cane Cookies: Easy Holiday Treats Your Family Will Love
These Candy Cane Cookies are a delightful holiday treat, combining festive flavors with a fun candy cane twist that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 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 baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- In another large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add the egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract, mixing until well blended.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the crushed candy canes.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding a little more peppermint extract.
- Decorate cookies with icing for added sweetness!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Candy Cane Cookies, holiday treats, festive cookies