Easy Candy Cane Cookies
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red gel food coloring
- Optional: 1/4 cup crushed candy canes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats so the cookies don’t stick and are easy to remove.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. This usually takes about 2 to 3 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Add the egg, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat well until all the ingredients are fully combined and the batter is creamy.
- Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour and salt. Mix at a low speed or by hand until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies tough.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions. Leave one portion plain (white). Add the red gel food coloring to the other portion and knead it gently until the color is even and bright red.
- Take about one tablespoon of white dough and roll it into a 4-inch rope. Do the same with a tablespoon of red dough. Place the two ropes side by side, twist them together, and curve the top to create a cane shape. Place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are just set but not browned. If you like, sprinkle crushed candy canes over them immediately after taking them out. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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