Candy Cane Cookies

Festive peppermint-flavored cookies twisted into candy cane shapes—perfect for holiday baking and gifting.

Prep Time: 20 min | Chill Time: 4 hr | Bake Time: 10 min | Total Time: 4 hr 30 min

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ tsp peppermint extract
• 1 tsp red food coloring
• 3 tbsp crushed peppermint candies

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Cream butter and sugar; beat in egg, vanilla, peppermint.
3. Divide dough; add red food coloring to half and mix well.
4. Chill dough discs for 4 hours or until firm.
5. Roll dough halves into ropes, twist together into candy cane shapes.
6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 min.
7. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint while warm. Cool completely.

Pro Tips

• Use gel coloring for vibrant red without adding moisture.
• Keep dough cold for clean twisting.
• Package in cellophane bags for gifting.

Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies

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• Author: carlosramirez
• Total Time: 270 minutes
• Yield: 24 servings
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Festive peppermint-flavored cookies twisted into candy cane shapes—perfect for holiday baking and gifting.

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Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ tsp peppermint extract
• 1 tsp red food coloring
• 3 tbsp crushed peppermint candies

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Instructions

1. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Cream butter and sugar; beat in egg, vanilla, and peppermint extracts.
3. Divide dough; add red food coloring to half and mix well.
4. Chill dough discs for 4 hours or until firm.
5. Roll dough halves into ropes, twist together into candy cane shapes.
6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 min.
7. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint while warm. Cool completely.

Notes

Use gel coloring for vibrant red without adding moisture. Keep dough cold for clean twisting. Package in cellophane bags for gifting.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American