Kids of all ages will want to pitch in when it comes time to roll the ropes of colored dough for these cute candy canes. Peppermint extract carries the flavor on through, so the cookies taste as good as they look.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the cookie dough, flour and extract until smooth. Divide dough in half; mix food coloring into one portion. , Shape 1 teaspoon of white dough into a 6-in. rope. Shape 1 teaspoon of red dough into a 6-in. rope. Place ropes side by side; press together lightly and twist. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet; curve top of cookie to form handle of cane. Repeat with remaining dough, placing cookies 2 in. apart on baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes before carefully removing to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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Chris Arce
[email protected]These cookies are the best peppermint cookies I've ever had. I'll definitely be making them again next year.
Faizan.Writes72
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Qudir Baloch
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're the perfect holiday treat.
Bearded
[email protected]These cookies are delicious, but they're a lot of work to make. I'm not sure I'll make them again.
Sharjeel Rehman
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out flat and dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Jessica Besse
[email protected]These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Mustafa Sandhu
[email protected]I made these cookies with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.
Rehana Aijaz
[email protected]These cookies are so cute and festive! I love the peppermint flavor.
Katie Dewa
[email protected]I've made these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Linamandla Mpama
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious.