Description
Candy Cane Cookies are festive peppermint-flavored cookies with a soft, buttery texture. Perfect for holiday baking, these cookies are rolled in sugar and decorated with red stripes for a candy cane effect.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Red gel food coloring, as needed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide dough, adding a few drops of red food coloring to one portion for stripes.
- Roll small portions of dough into ropes and twist red and white dough together to form candy cane shapes.
- Roll each cookie lightly in granulated sugar and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring to prevent altering dough consistency.
- For extra peppermint flavor, add 1/2 tsp more peppermint extract.
- Cookies can be decorated with additional red sugar or drizzle with white chocolate for festive flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American