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Plate of buttery candy cane cookies decorated for the holidays

Irresistibly Buttery Candy Cane Cookies for the Holidays

These festive and buttery candy cane cookies are a delightful treat perfect for holiday gatherings. Their vibrant colors and delicious peppermint flavor make them an irresistible addition to any Christmas cookie platter.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Peppermint extract
  • 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • Red food coloring a few drops
Topping
  • 1/2 cup Crushed candy canes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • plastic wrap
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in the egg, vanilla, and peppermint extracts until well combined.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until a dough forms.
  3. Divide the dough in half, tint one half red, then wrap both portions and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C); roll small portions of each dough into 6-inch ropes on a floured surface.
  5. Twist one red and one plain dough rope together, then shape into a candy cane and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden, then immediately sprinkle the hot cookies with crushed candy canes.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra festive sparkle, you can brush the cooled cookies with a light glaze and then sprinkle with edible glitter.