CANDY CANE COOKIES
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 Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 6h
Yield 54
Number Of Ingredients 12
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
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Rehan Tahir
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Delowar Hossen
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of candy canes, but I actually really liked these cookies.
Stefanija Nazarova
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they still tasted good.
Omid Izadi
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make. I was able to make a whole batch in under an hour.
Yama Bahman
[email protected]I love that these cookies are made with real candy canes. It gives them such a great flavor.
M4n Gaming
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for Christmas! They're so festive and delicious.
Roman Newton
[email protected]I had a hard time finding candy canes that were the right size, but I eventually found some that worked.
Fatema Rahmat
[email protected]The cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Yusuf Turay
[email protected]These cookies are so cute and festive! I love the candy cane design.
TALAL GAMING
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they taste amazing.
Dineo Maseko
[email protected]These cookies were a huge hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and everyone loved them.