Description
Indulge in the magic of the holiday season with these soft and chewy candy cane cookies. With a delightful peppermint flavor and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights by the fire, they are visually stunning and bursting with festive cheer. Bake a batch to share with friends or enjoy them warm from the oven!
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy in a separate bowl.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by peppermint extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture without overmixing.
- Fold in crushed candy canes gently.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg