Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with our Old-Fashioned Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies. These festive treats combine the classic flavors of peppermint and buttery goodness, making them perfect for Christmas celebrations or cozy gatherings with family and friends. With their vibrant red swirls and delightful crunch, these cookies not only taste amazing but also add a cheerful touch to any dessert table. Simple enough for bakers of all skill levels, this recipe invites creativity in both flavor and decoration. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or as a sweet gift for loved ones!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sticks butter (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
Instructions
- Cream butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla, and peppermint extracts.
- Gradually add the flour and salt until just combined.
- Divide dough; color one half with red food coloring.
- Chill both halves wrapped in plastic wrap for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll tablespoons of each color into logs and twist together to form candy cane shapes.
- Chill cookie shapes again for about 15 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and milk; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg