Candy Cane Cookies Recipe

Name: Candy Cane Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring; 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy (like candy canes!); 1/2 cup white sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy (like candy canes!)
1/2 cup white sugar

1
Heat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Mix thoroughly butter, shortening, powdered sugar, egg and flavorings.
3
Blend in flour and salt.
4
Divide dough in half; blend in red food coloring into one half.
5
Shape one teaspoon dough from each half into 4 inch rope.
6
For smooth, even ropes, roll them back and forth on lightly floured board.
7
Place ropes side-by-side.
8
Press together lightly and twist.
9
Complete cookies one at a time.
10
Place on ungreased baking sheet.
11
Curve top down to from handle of cane.
12
Bake about 9 minutes or until set and very light brown.
13
Mix crushed candy and granulated sugar.
14
Immediately sprinkle warm cookies with candy mixture; remove from baking sheet.

749

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 large egg, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Candy Cane Cookies

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