Candy Cane Cookies



Get into the festive spirit with these delightful Candy Cane Cookies. Infused with peppermint flavor and adorned with crushed candy canes, these cookies are a treat for both the eyes and taste buds. Perfect for holiday gatherings and cookie exchanges!

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Red food coloring
  • cup finely crushed candy canes
  • cup granulated sugar

Instructions:

In a large bowl, cream together butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth

Beat in vanilla extract and peppermint extract

Gradually mix in flour until dough forms

Divide the dough in half

Add red food coloring to one half, kneading until color is uniform

Cover both dough halves and refrigerate for about 30 minutes

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

Take a small amount of dough from each color and roll into 4-inch ropes

Twist one red and one white rope together and shape into candy cane curves

Place candy canes on baking sheets lined with parchment paper

Bake for 9-11 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges

While the cookies are baking, combine crushed candy canes and granulated sugar in a bowl

Remove cookies from the oven and immediately sprinkle with the candy cane mixture

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely


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