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Delicious Candy Cane Cookies for the Holidays

These Candy Cane Cookies feature a delightful blend of minty flavor and festive red and white swirls, making them a charming addition to any holiday celebratio…

Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • ¼ cup crushed candy canes

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the creamed butter mixture, beating until well incorporated.
  • Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture until just incorporated.
  • Fold in the crushed candy canes gently to avoid breaking them down too much.
  • Scoop the dough onto lined baking sheets, keeping them spaced out.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, garnish with additional crushed candy canes for decoration, if desired.