Description
Candy Cane Cookies are a festive delight that capture the spirit of the holiday season. With their vibrant red and white swirls, these old-fashioned peppermint cookies not only look stunning but also deliver a refreshing burst of flavor. Perfect for Christmas parties, family gatherings, or as thoughtful gifts, they combine the classic taste of vanilla and peppermint in a charming cookie shape. Easy to make and fun to decorate, Candy Cane Cookies are sure to spread joy during the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, cream together butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla, and peppermint extracts; mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt; combine thoroughly.
- Divide dough in half; color one half with red food coloring.
- Chill both dough portions for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll tablespoon-sized pieces of each color into logs and twist them together into candy cane shapes.
- Chill shaped cookies for an additional 15 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom.
- Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar with peppermint extract and milk; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg