Description
Learn how to make delicious candy cane cookies with this easy recipe. These festive cookies are perfect for the holidays, featuring a classic candy cane swirl and peppermint flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Red food coloring
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half. Tint one half with red food coloring until you achieve a vibrant candy cane color.
- Chill both doughs for at least 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each half of the dough into a rectangle.
- Place the red dough on top of the white dough.
- Carefully roll the doughs together into a log.
- Slice the log into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- Place the candy cane cookie rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the candy cane cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For gluten-free candy cane cookies, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- For vegan candy cane cookies, substitute vegan butter and ensure your food coloring is vegan.
- You can adjust the amount of peppermint extract to your preference.
- Decorate with white icing and sprinkles for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg