Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our delightful Candy Cane Cookies Recipe! These old-fashioned peppermint cookies are a must-have for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or cozy nights in with hot cocoa. Featuring a beautiful red and white swirl, these cookies not only taste heavenly with their buttery and refreshing peppermint flavor but also add a charming touch to any dessert table. Easy enough for novice bakers, this recipe is perfect for making cherished memories with family and friends. Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with ice cream, these candy cane delights are sure to bring joy to all who taste them!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sticks 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
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt until fully combined.
- Divide dough in half; mix red food coloring into one half until evenly colored.
- Shape both halves into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll equal portions of each dough into logs and twist together to form candy cane shapes. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Chill shaped cookies for an additional 15 minutes before baking for 10–12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and milk together until smooth; spoon over cooled cookies before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 103
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 37mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg