For best results, use gel food coloring for a vibrant red color without adding too much liquid to the dough. Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming. Do not overbake the cookies; they should be lightly golden at the edges. Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain their freshness. For a more intense peppermint flavor, add a few drops of peppermint extract to the dough along with the vanilla and almond extracts.
Candy Cane Cookies I
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PREP TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME0 mins
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SERVING12 People
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These delightful Candy Cane Cookies are a festive treat, perfect for holiday baking and sharing. The buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture combined with a hint of almond and vanilla, and a playful twist of red and white, makes them irresistible. Shaped like miniature candy canes, they bring a touch of whimsy to any occasion.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate30 g
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Cholesterol36 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat7 g
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Sodium255 mg
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Sugar10 g
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Fat17 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 3 mins In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and shortening until light and fluffy. (3 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Gradually beat in the sifted confectioners' sugar until well combined. (2 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Beat in the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. (2 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View 1 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour and salt. (1 minute)
06 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View 3 mins Divide the dough in half. In one half, blend in the red food coloring until evenly distributed. (3 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View 10 mins On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 teaspoon of the red dough and 1 teaspoon of the white dough into 4-inch strips. (10 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Place the strips side by side, press them lightly together, and twist them like a rope. (5 minutes)
10 Step
Recipe View 10 mins Curve the top of the rope downwards to resemble the handle of a candy cane. Place the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheets. (10 minutes)
11 Step
Recipe View 10 mins Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (9-11 minutes)
12 Step
Recipe View 10 mins Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)
13 Step
Recipe View 5 mins If desired, while the cookies are still warm, sprinkle them with crushed peppermint candy canes and/or granulated sugar. (5 minutes)
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Johnnie Considine
Mar 30, 2025The crushed peppermint candy canes are a must! They add the perfect festive touch.
Sarah Quigley
Jan 10, 2025I tried using natural food coloring, and the red wasn't as vibrant, but the taste was still amazing!
Lucas Weimann
Jun 4, 2024My kids loved helping me twist the dough. It was a fun family activity.
Angelo Upton
Dec 4, 2023I found that chilling the dough for 30 minutes before rolling made them easier to handle.
Meggie Thiel
Sep 4, 2023These cookies were a hit! The almond extract really makes them special.