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

James Barker
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover candy canes.


Dave Taz
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I'm not a huge fan of candy canes, but I really enjoyed these cookies.


njiger vlasanivivic
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These cookies are so delicious and addictive. I can't stop eating them!


Asumegbowho Oghale Blessing
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for Christmas.


Shanti Pandey
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These cookies are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.


Onyechekwe Chinemerem
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I've never made candy cane cookies before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out great.


Jostin Cardoza
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These cookies are so festive and delicious. I can't wait to make them again next year.


Corban Schmid
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I love the peppermint flavor in these cookies. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Abdi Mahamed
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Md Rezaulgazi
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I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Shishir Sarker
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover candy canes. I always have a few lying around after Christmas.


Tabbasm Gujjar
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I've never been a fan of candy cane cookies, but these ones changed my mind. They're so delicious and addictive.


Lady Eli
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These cookies are so festive and perfect for Christmas. I love the way they look on a plate.


Hannah Comelchook
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I was a little worried that these cookies would be too sweet, but they're actually perfectly balanced. The peppermint flavor really shines through.


Mohammed Sy
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're a favorite in my family.


Sabina Nagarkoti
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're a great way to get the whole family in the holiday spirit.


ATIAF _15
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I love the combination of peppermint and chocolate in these cookies. They're the perfect Christmas treat.


Adnan Riazali
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and they're really easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again next year.


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