Description
Candy cane cookies are festive treats for the holidays. They are sweet, minty, and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
- 1/4 cup red and green sugar sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and salt together.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Stir in peppermint extract and crushed candy canes.
- Shape dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with red and green sugar before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use a mix of crushed candy canes and chocolate for variation.
- Adjust peppermint extract according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: candy cane cookies, holiday cookies, mint cookies