Description
Delightful Candy Cane Cookies with a buttery base and refreshing peppermint flavor, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and crushed candy canes, then gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes to make rolling easier.
- Roll the dough into logs or desired festive shapes and sprinkle with additional crushed candy canes.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Cool on the sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Room temperature ingredients help create a beautiful texture. You can substitute coconut oil for a dairy-free version or use peppermint extract if candy canes aren’t available.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: candy cane cookies, holiday cookies, festive treats, Christmas cookies