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 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice; 3 drops red food coloring; 3 drops green food coloring

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
3 drops red food coloring
3 drops green food coloring

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
In a large bowl sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together.
3
Set aside.
4
Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, add egg and lemon juice and continue to mix.
5
Add dry mixture incrementally to wet mixture until fully incorporated.
6
Divide dough into 2 separate bowls; add 3 drops red food coloring to 1 bowl and 3 drops green food coloring to the other.
7
Stir until colors are prevalent throughout.
8
Roll out both doughs on flour-dusted parchment paper to about 1/6-inch thick.
9
Trim edges with a butter knife or pizza cutter to make a solid rectangle.
10
Cut each color dough into 10 even strips, twist and wrap green dough with red dough and form candy cane shapes.
11
Place twisted dough on a parchment-lined cookie sheet 1/2 inch apart (they will spread) and bake for about 6 to 8 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown.
12
Remove, cool and enjoy!

630

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 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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