Candy Canes Recipe
Description: These candy cane cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for the Christmas season or any time you’re craving something sweet and festive. With a buttery vanilla base and a hint of peppermint, they’re sure to become a favorite in your household too. Just heed Jenna’s advice and store them in a tightly sealed container to keep them fresh!
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Christmas, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 997.7
- Fat Content: 53.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 32.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 182.6mg
- Sodium Content: 510mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 118.9g
- Fiber Content: 2.6g
- Sugar Content: 44.9g
- Protein Content: 12g
Yield: 4 1/2 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Flour | 3 1/2 cups |
| Butter | 1 1/4 cups |
| Sugar | 1 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1/4 tsp |
| Egg | 1 |
| Red food coloring | As needed |
| Peppermint extract | As needed |
Instructions:
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Prepare Dough:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and egg.
- Use a mixer on low speed to beat the ingredients until well blended, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
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Divide Dough:
- Once the dough is thoroughly mixed, divide it in half.
- Set one half aside for now.
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Color and Flavor:
- To the remaining half of the dough, add red food coloring and peppermint extract.
- Knead the coloring and extract into the dough until it is evenly distributed and has a vibrant red color and a hint of peppermint flavor.
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Shape the Candy Canes:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, take a teaspoon of the white dough and roll it into a 4-inch rope.
- Repeat the process with the red dough.
- Place the white and red ropes side by side and gently twist them together, then curve the twisted ropes to form the shape of a candy cane.
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Bake:
- Carefully transfer the shaped cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until they are set and just beginning to turn golden around the edges.
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Cool and Enjoy:
- Once baked, allow the candy cane cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store the cooled cookies in a tightly sealed container to maintain their freshness, although with their delicious flavor, they may not last long!
These candy cane cookies are a labor of love, but their festive appearance and delightful taste make them well worth the effort. Whether you’re baking them for a holiday gathering or simply indulging in a sweet treat at home, they’re sure to bring joy to those who enjoy them. Enjoy! 🍬🍪🎄
