Sure! Let’s dive into making some delightful Candy Cane Cookies! π¬πͺ
Candy Cane Cookies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Servings: 48 cookies
- Calories: 81.4 per serving
Ingredients:
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) to ensure it’s ready when your cookies are prepared for baking.
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Prepare Candy Coating: Start by mixing the crushed peppermint candy and granulated sugar together in a bowl, setting it aside for later use.
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Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
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Divide the Dough: Split the dough in half. To one half, add the red food coloring, kneading it in until the color is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Shape the Cookies: Take a small amount of each dough, about 1 teaspoon, and roll them into separate 4-inch strips. Place these strips side by side and gently press them together. Twist the strips together, forming a rope-like shape.
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Form the Candy Canes: Transfer the twisted dough onto an ungreased baking sheet. Curve the top end of each twisted rope down to create the signature cane shape.
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Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for approximately 9 minutes, or until they are set and just beginning to turn golden around the edges.
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Final Touch: As soon as you remove the cookies from the oven, while they’re still warm, sprinkle them generously with the crushed peppermint candy and sugar mixture you prepared earlier.
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Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, indulge in these festive and flavorful Candy Cane Cookies!
These cookies are perfect for the holiday season or any time you’re craving a sweet treat with a hint of peppermint flavor. Enjoy making and sharing these delightful treats with your loved ones!
