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Candy Cane Cookies

Festive and joyful, these Candy Cane Cookies bring the holiday spirit to life with a delightful combination of minty freshness and buttery sweetness.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Holiday Treat
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Softened for easy mixing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup crushed candy canes For topping and flavor
  • to taste red food coloring Optional for coloring the dough
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips For drizzling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until it is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet mixture to create the dough.
  6. Divide the dough in half and mix red food coloring into one half.
  7. Roll out small pieces of each colored dough into skinny forms and twist together to shape candy canes.
Baking
  1. Place the shaped cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until light golden brown.
  2. Once cooled, drizzle white chocolate over cookies and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.