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Best Christmas Candy Cane Cookies: A Festive Holiday Treat

Celebrate the holidays with these adorable and delicious candy cane cookies, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
  • 1 egg egg
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for decoration

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix butter and sugar until fluffy.
  2. Add egg, peppermint, and vanilla; mix well. Combine dry ingredients and fold into wet mixture. Stir in crushed candy canes.
  3. Shape dough into balls, place on baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool and dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.