Cookie Candy Canes Or Valentine Hearts Recipe

Name: Cookie Candy Canes Or Valentine Hearts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. butter or margarine (room temperature); 3/4 c. sugar; 1 egg; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract; 3/4 tsp. red food coloring; 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 egg white, beaten slightly; red sugar crystals

Servings: persons

1 c. butter or margarine (room temperature)
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
3/4 tsp. red food coloring
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 egg white, beaten slightly
red sugar crystals

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. In a medium bowl, beat together butter, sugar, egg, vanilla and peppermint extracts until light and fluffy.
2
Add flour and baking powder, beating until blended. Divide dough into 2 equal portions. Stir red food coloring into 1 portion of dough, beating or kneading until well blended.
3
For each cookie, shape 1 teaspoon of each color dough into a 4-inch long rope, rolling back and forth until smooth, even ropes. Place 1 red rope and 1 white rope, side by side.
4
Press together lightly and twist.
5
Place 1-inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
6
Curve 1 end of cookie dough down to form handle of candy cane. Brush with slightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with red sugar crystals. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges begin to brown lightly. Remove cookies from baking sheets.
7
Cool on racks.

1227

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. butter or margarine (room temperature), 3/4 c. sugar, 1 egg, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Cookie Candy Canes Or Valentine Hearts 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.

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