Description
Whimsical holiday cookies shaped like candy canes, made from vanilla and peppermint-flavored dough twisted together for a festive and magical Christmas treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 3/4 cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Red food coloring
- Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Divide dough in half; tint one half with red food coloring.
- Roll small portions of each dough into thin ropes.
- Place one red and one white rope side by side, twist together, and shape into a cane.
- Place cookies on baking sheet and sprinkle with crushed candy canes if desired.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until set but not browned.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep cookies tender.
- Chill dough slightly if it becomes too soft to handle.
- Perfect for holiday gifting and cookie exchanges.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American