Candy Cane Cookies: Easy Festive Treats for the Holidays
A delightful and festive cookie recipe perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar.
- Add eggs and peppermint extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir until combined.
- Fold in crushed candy canes.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, drizzle with chocolate.
- Can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
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