Description
Candy Cane Cookies are a festive delight that will add a touch of charm to your holiday celebrations. With a perfect blend of buttery vanilla and refreshing peppermint, these cookies not only taste great but also look stunning with their signature twisted shape and vibrant red color. Ideal for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or as thoughtful gifts, these easy-to-make treats will surely impress friends and family alike. Follow this simple Candy Cane Cookies Recipe to bring joy and cheer to your seasonal gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sticks of butter (at 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
- For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, beat together butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and peppermint extracts; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate flour and salt until just combined. Divide dough in half; color one half with red food coloring.
- Chill both portions for at least one hour wrapped in plastic.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Shape each color into logs and twist them together before placing on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Chill shaped cookies for another 15 minutes before baking for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and milk until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg