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 cups butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 teaspoons peppermint extract; 7 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; red food coloring or green food coloring

Servings: persons

2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
7 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
red food coloring or green food coloring

1
Cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
2
Beat in egg, vanilla and peppermint extract.
3
Stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
4
Tint milk with either red or green food coloring.
5
Alternately with milk (3 dry, 2 milk).
6
Until smooth and pliable.
7
Cover and chill for 4 hours or until firm.
8
Cut into 48 pieces.
9
With hands, gently roll one piece of each color into 4 rope.
10
Place side by side and twist together.
11
Put on cookie sheet and form cane.
12
Bake at 375 F for 12-15 minutes.
13
Notes: Make 2 batches of dough for 48 cookies, one green, one red.

2081

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

266

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups butter, softened, 2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 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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