Description
Candy Cane Cookies are a delightful holiday treat, blending sweet peppermint and buttery goodness, perfect for festive celebrations and cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the baking powder and flour. Gradually add this mixture to your wet ingredients while mixing gently.
- Fold in Crushed Candy Canes: Gently fold in the crushed candy canes until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto your prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges but still soft in the middle.
- Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool slightly on the sheets before transferring them to plates to enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - Avoid overbaking for chewy cookies; they should be slightly soft when removed from the oven. - For added flavor, consider incorporating chocolate chips or extra crushed candy canes on top before baking.