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 cup POWDERED SUGAR; 1/2 cup BUTTER; MARGARINE,SOFTENED; 1/2 cup SHORTENING; 1-1/2 tsp. ALMOND/PEPERMINT EXTRACT; 1 tsp. VANILLA EXTRACT; 1 EGG; 2-1/2 cup ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR; 1/2 tsp. RED FOOD COLOR; 1/2 cup CRUSHED PEPPERMINT CANDY; 1/2 cup SUGAR

Servings: persons

1 cup POWDERED SUGAR
1/2 cup BUTTER
MARGARINE,SOFTENED
1/2 cup SHORTENING
1-1/2 tsp. ALMOND/PEPERMINT EXTRACT
1 tsp. VANILLA EXTRACT
1 EGG
2-1/2 cup ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
1/2 tsp. RED FOOD COLOR
1/2 cup CRUSHED PEPPERMINT CANDY
1/2 cup SUGAR

1
HEAT OVEN TO 375F.
2
MIX POWDERED SUGAR, BUTTER, SHORTENING, ALMOND EXTRACT, VANILLA AND EGG IN LARGE BOWL.
3
STIR IN FLOUR.
4
DIVIDE DOUGH IN HALF.
5
TINT 1 HALF WITH FOOD COLOR.
6
FOR EACH CANDY CANE, SHAPE 1 TEASPOON DOUGH FROM EACH HALF INTO 4-INCH ROPE BY ROLLING BACK AND FORTH ON LIGHTLY FLOURED SURFACE.
7
PLACE 1 RED AND 1 WHITE ROPE SIDE BY SIDE; PRESS TOGETHER LIGHLY AND TWIST.
8
PLACE ON UNGREASED COOKIE SHEET.
9
CURVE TOP OF COOKIE DOWN TO FORM HANDLW OF CANE.
10
BAKE ABOUT 9 MINUTES OR UNTIL SET AND VERY LIGHT BROWN.
11
MIX CANDY AND GRANULATED SUGAR; IMMEDIATELY SPRINKLE OVER COOKIES.
12
REMOVE FROM COOKIE SHEET.

792

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

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: 1 cup POWDERED SUGAR, 1/2 cup BUTTER, MARGARINE,SOFTENED, 1/2 cup 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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