Description
Magic of Candy Cane Cookies are a festive delight that encapsulate the joyful spirit of the holiday season. These charming cookies feature a soft, chewy texture and vibrant red and white swirls, reminiscent of classic candy canes. Infused with refreshing peppermint and a hint of vanilla, they are perfect for sharing at Christmas gatherings or enjoying on cozy winter evenings with a warm drink. Easy to make, these cookies are ideal for bakers of all skill levels and can be beautifully packaged as gifts for friends and family. Whether served on a cookie platter or left out for Santa, Magic of Candy Cane Cookies are sure to bring smiles to everyone who tries them.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- Red gel food coloring
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the room temperature egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and salt, then gradually add to the wet ingredients until combined.
- Divide the dough in half, tint one half with red gel food coloring while keeping the other plain.
- Wrap each portion in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Shape equal pieces of red and white dough into ropes; twist them together to form candy cane shapes.
- Place shaped cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until just set; allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added festive flair, sprinkle crushed candy canes on top before baking. Experiment with different extracts like almond for unique flavor profiles.