Candy Cane Delight Cookies Recipe
These festive candy cane cookies are a delightful treat for the holiday season, combining buttery sweetness with peppermint flavor. Perfect for Christmas baking and gifting.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
- red food coloring
- green food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Divide dough into two portions; color one red and the other green.
- Chill colored dough in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll colored dough into ropes and twist together to form candy cane shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool on wire rack.
- Optional: Drizzle icing over cookies and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
Notes
Chill the dough for easier handling and to maintain cookie shape.