Description
Candy Cane Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat, combining a buttery, soft texture with the refreshing flavor of crushed candy canes. These festive cookies, topped with a swirl of red and white icing, are perfect for sharing at gatherings or cozying up with a cup of hot cocoa. Easy to make and visually stunning, they’re sure to become a cherished tradition in your holiday baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup crushed candy canes (plus more for topping)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together baking powder and flour. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed candy canes evenly into the dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto lined baking sheets, leaving space between each ball.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool briefly before drizzling with icing made from powdered sugar mixed with water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg