Candy Cane Cookies • Cute Red-and-White Christmas Treat
Classic Candy Cane Cookies with a soft peppermint flavor and festive red-and-white swirl. A fun, nostalgic holiday cookie for gifting and sharing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: ~30 cookies
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 egg
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½ tsp peppermint extract
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ tsp salt
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Red gel food coloring
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Optional: crushed peppermints or sanding sugar
Instructions
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Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
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Add egg, peppermint, and vanilla; mix well.
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Whisk flour and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients.
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Divide dough; tint one half with red coloring.
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Chill both doughs for 1 hour.
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Roll each color into 5-inch ropes; twist and shape into candy canes.
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Bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.
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Cool and optionally sprinkle with crushed candy or sugar.
Notes
Chill before shaping to prevent spreading. Store in airtight container up to 1 week. Dough can be frozen.