Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our delightful Candy Cane Cookies Recipe! Perfectly blending the classic flavors of peppermint and vanilla, these charming cookies feature a vibrant red and white swirl that captures the essence of the holiday season. Ideal for family gatherings, cozy evenings by the fire, or gifting to loved ones, these cookies bring joy and cheer to every occasion. With easy-to-follow instructions, even beginner bakers can create a stunning dessert that will impress friends and family alike. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to spread some holiday cheer with this nostalgic treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sticks of 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 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. Mix in egg, vanilla, and peppermint extracts.
- Gradually add flour and salt until combined.
- Divide dough; mix one half with red food coloring.
- Chill both portions wrapped in plastic wrap for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Shape logs from each color of dough, twist them together into candy cane shapes on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Chill for an additional 15 minutes before baking for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar, 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: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg