Description
Festive peppermint-flavored cookies twisted into candy cane shapes—perfect for holiday baking and gifting.
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
Instructions
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar; beat in egg, vanilla, and peppermint extracts.
- Divide dough; add red food coloring to half and mix well.
- Chill dough discs for 4 hours or until firm.
- Roll dough halves into ropes, twist together into candy cane shapes.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 min.
- 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