SPRITZ CANDY CANE COOKIES

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Have fun creating these candy canes, made with a cookie press and two colors of peppermint-flavored dough.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 84

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 egg
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Dash salt
6 drops red food color
15 hard peppermint candies, finely crushed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, combine sugar, shortening and butter; beat until light and fluffy. Add peppermint extract and egg; beat until well combined. Add flour, baking powder and salt; mix well.
  • Divide dough in half. To 1 half, add food color; mix until well blended and uniform in color.
  • Attach star template to cookie press. With press lying on its side, fill one side with half of white dough; fill other side with half of pink dough. Press dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, forming 4-inch strips. Bend tops of each strip to form cane shape. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Bake at 375°F. for 4 to 7 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet. Immediately sprinkle warm cookies with crushed candy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 15 mg, Sugar 2 g

Evelyn Ariana
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These cookies were a bit challenging to make, but they were worth the effort. They turned out so beautiful and delicious.


Felisterr Sanga
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I'm not a big fan of candy canes, but these cookies were still really good.


abdiqaadir Mustaf
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These cookies were a bit too minty for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Maxx Harris
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I love the festive look of these cookies. They're perfect for Christmas parties.


Hatsada Nanthavongsa (GENERAL STARBOY)
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.


P Matlakalq
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These cookies were the perfect addition to my holiday cookie platter. They were a big hit with my family and friends.


TT_BROTHERS 16
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I was really excited to try these cookies, but I was disappointed. They were too dry and crumbly.


Terri
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These cookies were a breeze to make and they tasted amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


Nanteza Sarah
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I had some trouble getting the dough to come together, but once I did, the cookies turned out great.


Dean Reilly
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Kipp Young
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I'm not a huge fan of peppermint, but these cookies were still really good. The chocolate flavor really shines through.


Sasha Sukhu
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These cookies were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They turned out so beautiful and tasted even better.


Hukumbahadur Adkhari
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I love the combination of peppermint and chocolate in these cookies. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Salakam Gk
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious.