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Candy Cane Cookies

Delight in these festive, peppermint-flavored cookies with a crunchy sugar coating, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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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
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg egg
  • 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
  • extra granulated sugar for rolling

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
  2. Add egg, vanilla, and peppermint extracts; mix well. Stir in dry ingredients and crushed candy canes.
  3. Shape dough into balls, roll in sugar, and place on baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool before serving.

Notes

For best results, do not overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy.