Candy Cane Cookies
Candy Cane Cookies are the perfect holiday treat, combining a soft, buttery cookie with refreshing peppermint flavor and a delightful crunch from crushed candy canes. These festive cookies not only taste amazing but also fill your home with the warm scent of the season, making them ideal for cookie swaps, gift-giving, or cozy family gatherings. Bake a batch this holiday and create sweet memories with loved ones!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; gradually add to wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Fold in half of the crushed candy canes. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared sheets and sprinkle remaining candy canes on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on racks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added richness, consider drizzling melted chocolate over cooled cookies or using almond extract for a different flavor twist. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.