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Deliciously Festive Candy Cane Cookies to Bake

These Candy Cane Cookies combine a crisp exterior with a soft, minty center, making them a festive favorite for holiday gatherings and cozy winter celebrations.

Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 cup crushed candy canes
  • Red food coloring optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
  • Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the butter mixture; mix until combined.
  • Gradually add in the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • Divide the dough in half. In one half, mix in the crushed candy canes and red food coloring, if using.
  • On a floured surface, take small portions of both the plain and the candy cane dough and roll them into logs.
  • Twist or swirl the two logs together and shape them into a circular cookie shape.
  • Place the cookies on a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  • Once completely cooled, drizzle with melted chocolate if desired, then sprinkle with more crushed candy canes.