Candy Cane Cookies Recipe

Name: Candy Cane Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened; 1/2 c. shortening; 1 c. confectioners sugar; 1 egg; 1 1/2 tsp. almond extract; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. red food coloring; 1/2 c. crushed peppermint candy; 1/2 c. granulated sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. confectioners sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. red food coloring
1/2 c. crushed peppermint candy
1/2 c. granulated sugar

1
Heat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Mix thoroughly, butter, shortening, confectioners sugar, egg and flavorings.
3
Blend in flour and salt. Divide dough in half; blend food coloring into one half.
4
Shape 1 teaspoon dough from each half into 4 inch rope.
5
For smooth even ropes roll them back and forth on lightly floured board.
6
Place ropes side by side; press together lightly and twist.
7
Complete cookies one at a time.
8
Place on ungreased baking sheet.
9
Curve top down to form handle of cane.
10
Bake about 9 minutes or until set and very light brown.
11
Mix candy and granulated sugar.
12
Immediately sprinkle cookies with candy mixture; remove from baking sheet. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened, 1/2 c. shortening, 1 c. confectioners sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Candy Cane Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Candy Cane Cookies

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