Description
Magic of Candy Cane Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat that combines rich buttery flavors with a refreshing twist of peppermint. Soft and chewy, these cookies are adorned with crunchy candy cane pieces, making them perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights by the fire. Each bite is a delightful blend of textures and flavors that will fill your home with holiday cheer and create sweet memories to last long after the season has passed.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the crushed candy canes until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Allow cooling on baking sheets before transferring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg