Candy Cane Cookies Recipe

Name: Candy Cane Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c flour; 1 c confectioners sugar; 1/2 c butter,softened; 1/2 c shortening; 1 egg; 1 1/2 tsp almond extract; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp red food coloring; 1/2 c peppermint candy (crushed); mixed with 1/2 c sugar

Servings: persons

2 1/2 c flour
1 c confectioners sugar
1/2 c butter,softened
1/2 c shortening
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp red food coloring
1/2 c peppermint candy (crushed)
mixed with 1/2 c sugar

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
Cream butter, shortening, powdered sugar, egg & extracts.
3
Blend in flour & salt, then divide dough in half. Blend food coloring in one half.
4
Shape 1 tsp of dough from each half in 4 in. ropes. Lay side by side, pinch ends together, and lightly twist into candy cane shape.
5
Place on un-greased cookie sheet. Bake about 9 min. or until set and lightly browned on bottom.
6
Sprinkle with candy mixture immediately while still hot.

1053

kcal

Calories

Fat

177

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 1/2 c flour, 1 c confectioners sugar, 1/2 c butter,softened, 1/2 c shortening, 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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