Best 7 Crushed Candy Cane Cookies Recipes

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Welcome to the world of sweet and minty treats! We're diving into the delicious realm of crushed candy cane cookies, a holiday classic that combines the magic of Christmas with the irresistible taste of crushed candy canes. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where crispy cookies meet the festive crunch of crushed candy canes, creating a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a winter wonderland. As you read through our curated selection of recipes, you'll discover an explosion of textures and tastes that will satisfy your cravings for something sweet and seasonal. From classic recipes that have stood the test of time to innovative twists that add a modern touch, we've got you covered. So, grab your apron, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this delightful adventure together!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CANDY CANE COOKIES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Large handfuls of both red and green peppermint candies, plus more for serving
4 ounces almond bark or white baking chocolate

Steps:

  • Add the butter and powdered sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat until the mixture is nice and smooth. Mix in the vanilla and egg. Add the flour, cocoa powder and salt and mix just until the dough comes together. Press a piece of plastic wrap onto the surface of the dough and refrigerate it for a couple of hours.
  • While the dough is chilling away, unwrap the candies and place them in two plastic bags, separated by color. Crush the candies to pieces with a rolling pin. Throw the crushed mints into separate bowls and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Roll the dough into balls. Place the balls onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper or baking mats. Flatten them slightly with the bottom of a coffee mug or glass. Bake until just set, 7 to 9 minutes. Let the cookies cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, melt the almond bark in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl and stir until smooth. One at a time, dip the cooled cookies halfway into the melted almond bark. Sprinkle the top sides generously with crushed mints, holding the cookies over the bowls to catch the excess. You can mix red and green on the same cookie, or do some with just red and some with just green.
  • Lay the cookies, sprinkled-side up, on parchment paper or a baking mat and allow them to set completely. Serve with a few whole mints on the side.

CANDY CANE COOKIES



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These red and white striped Candy Cane Cookies have been completing Christmas cookie trays for years-since 1963 to be exact-and this version is based on the classic recipe from Betty's Cooky Book, so you know it's the real deal. If you're new to this cookie, we can promise that baking a batch of peppermint candy cane cookies will make for wonderful holiday memories. Twist together red and white cookie dough ropes and turn them into cute-as-can-be candy cane shapes and sprinkle crushed peppermint candy on top to deliver tastes-like-Christmas flavor. With a yield of 54 servings, our Candy Cane Cookie recipe is perfect for giving as gifts (or reserve for household snacking).

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h

Yield 54

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 egg
3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red food color
2 tablespoons finely crushed peppermint candies
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Stir together 1 cup sugar, the butter, milk, vanilla, peppermint extract and egg in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Divide dough in half. Stir food color into 1 half. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Stir together peppermint candy and 2 tablespoon sugar; set aside.
  • For each candy cane, shape 1 rounded teaspoon dough from each half into 4-inch rope by rolling back and forth on floured surface. Place 1 red and white rope side by side; press together lightly and twist. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; curve top of cookie down to form handle of cane.
  • Bake 9 to 12 minutes or until set and very light brown. Immediately sprinkle candy mixture over cookies. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 45 mg

CANDY CANE COOKIES III



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Great Christmas cookie!

Provided by RAMB

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup margarine
½ cup white sugar
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red food coloring
½ cup peppermint candy canes, crushed
½ cup white sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, white sugar and confectioners' sugar. Beat in the egg, vanilla and peppermint extracts. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. Cover or wrap dough and chill for at least one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Divide dough into halves. Color one half red by mixing in the food color. Roll a small amount of each dough into a 2 inch long worm. Roll them together in a twisted rope and curve the end like a cane. Place onto prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. In a small bowl, mix together the crushed candy cane and remaining white sugar. Roll hot cookies in the sugar mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 70.6 mg, Sugar 7 g

CRUSHED CANDY CANE COOKIES!!



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Make and share this Crushed Candy Cane Cookies!! recipe from Food.com.

Provided by StephanieMarie23

Categories     Dessert

Time 11m

Yield 6 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening, at room temp
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup crushed candy cane, measure after crushing

Steps:

  • Directions:Prep Time: 10 mins.
  • Total Time: 23 mins.
  • 1 Preheat oven to 350. 2 Beat together the butter, shortening, white sugar, and brown sugar. 3 Beat in the eggs, and vanilla extract. 4 Combine the baking soda, salt and flour in a small bowl. Gradually beat this mixture into the creamed mixture. 5 Beat well. 6 Stir in the crushed candy canes. 7 Drop onto lightly greased cookie sheets by tsps; keeping 2" apart. 8 Bake at 350 for 11-13 minutes or until lightly golden brown around edges.

CANDY CANE COOKIES



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 47m

Yield 25 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box sugar cookie mix
1/2 stick butter, melted
1 egg
1/3 cup softened cream cheese
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus additional for surface
Red food coloring
1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, combine sugar cookie mix, melted butter, egg, cream cheese, and flour; mix together to form dough. Separate dough into 2 equal portions and place in 2 different bowls. Add red food coloring gradually to 1 bowl of dough, kneading together until desired shade of red is created. To second bowl of uncolored dough, add peppermint extract and knead together. On a floured work surface, shape each dough into balls and then roll each ball into 1/4-inch-wide ropes, each about 6 inches long. For each cookie, carefully twist some of the red and white ropes of dough together and shape into a candy cane. Spread candy canes out on cookie sheets and bake on the top shelf of the oven for about 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool before serving.

CANDY CANE COOKIES



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What could be more festive than cookies at Christmas shaped like candy canes and sprinkled with crushed peppermint candy?! Another holiday tradition...(Prep time includes time to roll and shape cookies)

Provided by SilentCricket

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h9m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy (like candy canes!)
1/2 cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°.
  • Mix thoroughly butter, shortening, powdered sugar, egg and flavorings.
  • Blend in flour and salt.
  • Divide dough in half; blend in red food coloring into one half.
  • Shape one teaspoon dough from each half into 4 inch rope.
  • For smooth, even ropes, roll them back and forth on lightly floured board.
  • Place ropes side-by-side.
  • Press together lightly and twist.
  • Complete cookies one at a time.
  • Place on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Curve top down to from handle of cane.
  • Bake about 9 minutes or until set and very light brown.
  • Mix crushed candy and granulated sugar.
  • Immediately sprinkle warm cookies with candy mixture; remove from baking sheet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.4, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 9, Sodium 67, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.6, Protein 0.8

CANDY CANE CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES



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A great Christmas treat! Ahhh, peppermint and chocolate! A winning combination! Try them and you'll be baking them every Christmas!

Provided by LORENKAN

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 (5 ounce) milk chocolate candy bar, chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped peppermint candy canes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and peppermint extracts. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until all of the dry has been absorbed. Mix in the chocolate chunks and chopped candy cane. Form spoonfuls of dough into balls, and place them 2 inches apart onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 24.8 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 113.6 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

Tips for Making Crushed Candy Cane Cookies:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best results.
  • Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature before creaming it with the sugar. This will help to create a light and fluffy dough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Crushed candy cane cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for Christmas parties and gatherings. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make these cookies at home and enjoy them with your family and friends.

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