Candy Cane Cookies
Candy cane cookies are the perfect holiday treat that brings festive cheer to your dessert table. These soft and buttery cookies, infused with refreshing peppermint and adorned with crushed candy canes, not only look stunning but also taste delightful. Ideal for cookie exchanges or family gatherings, they offer a wonderful combination of crunch and chewiness in every bite. With a simple recipe that requires minimal effort, you can whip up these whimsical delights in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in crushed candy canes and optional white chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg