CANDY CANE COOKIES
These festive candy cane cookies have a rich almond flavor and a pretty sprinkling of peppermint. Their candy cane shape makes them especially appealing. -Tammy Schenk, Harlowton, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Divide dough in half; add 6-7 drops of food coloring to one half. Shape tablespoonfuls of each color of dough into 4-in. ropes. Place ropes side by side; lightly press ends together and twist. Place on ungreased baking sheets; curve to form canes. , Bake at 375° for 9-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Combine crushed candy canes and sugar; immediately sprinkle over cookies. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Iqra Nihar
[email protected]I can't wait to make these cookies again next year. They're the perfect way to celebrate the holidays.
Yorda Jojo
[email protected]These cookies are a must-try for any holiday party. They're sure to be a hit with everyone.
Taytum Franse
[email protected]If you're looking for a festive and delicious holiday cookie, these candy cane cookies are the perfect choice.
Kevin Abrams
[email protected]I would definitely recommend these cookies to anyone who loves peppermint and chocolate. They're the perfect holiday treat!
Anju Mishra
[email protected]Overall, I thought these cookies were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.
Aref Zaher
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste. I had to be careful not to break them when I was decorating them.
Gazi G
[email protected]I was a little disappointed with these cookies. I found them to be too sweet and the peppermint flavor was overpowering.
Kanwal Alvarez
[email protected]These cookies are so festive and beautiful. I love how they look on my Christmas tree.
Austin Britt
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect holiday treat.
Oney 1
[email protected]I made these cookies for my kids' Christmas party and they loved them! They're the perfect size for little hands.
Tonia
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even for a novice baker. I love that I can get them done in under an hour.
Zack Could
[email protected]I love the combination of peppermint and chocolate in these cookies. They're the perfect balance of sweet and minty.
Robin Lindsey
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious.