Best 7 Candy Cane Blossom Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Candy Cane Blossom Cookies, a true treat for the eyes and taste buds. These charming cookies are a delightful combination of buttery shortbread and sweet peppermint flavor, topped with a vibrant red and white frosting that resembles a blooming candy cane. Perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or as a gift for loved ones, these cookies are sure to spread joy and cheer wherever they go. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this recipe ensures that even novice bakers can create these stunning cookies with ease. Discover the magic of these Candy Cane Blossom Cookies and make them a cherished part of your holiday baking tradition.

In addition to the classic Candy Cane Blossom Cookies, this article offers a variety of enticing variations to suit different tastes and preferences. For those who love chocolate, the Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms combine rich chocolate cookie dough with a creamy peppermint filling, creating a decadent and irresistible treat. If you prefer a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Candy Cane Blossoms provide a delicious alternative without compromising on flavor. For a touch of elegance, the Peppermint Pinwheels feature a swirled red and white dough that bakes into a festive pinwheel pattern. And last but not least, the Candy Cane Kiss Cookies add a delightful Hershey's Kiss in the center of each cookie, creating a sweet and festive surprise. With so many tempting options to choose from, this article has something for everyone to enjoy.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CANDY CANE COOKIES I



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Make one complete cookie at a time. If the dough of one color is shaped first, the little rolls become to dry to twist.

Provided by Dolores White

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter
½ cup shortening
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Mix well the shortening and butter, sugar, egg, almond and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt and add to shortening mixture. Divide dough in half.
  • Blend red food coloring into one half. Roll 1 teaspoon of the red dough and 1 teaspoon of the white dough on lightly floured board into 4 inch strips. Place strips side by side and press lightly together and twist like a rope. Curve top of rope down to look like the handle of a candy cane.
  • Bake 9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove while still warm. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup crushed peppermint stick candy and 1/2 cup sugar (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 254.8 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

CANDY CANE KISS COOKIES



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Like a peanut butter blossom only this one is a sugar cookie with a candy cane kiss in the center. Store in an airtight container.

Provided by mrsdrwilliams

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Time 45m

Yield 34

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (17.5 ounce) pouch sugar cookie mix
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter
1 egg
⅓ cup white sugar
34 white chocolate kisses with candy cane stripes (such as Hershey's®)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine cookie mix, flour, butter, and egg in a mixing bowl. Mix until well blended.
  • Pour sugar into a shallow dish. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; roll each in sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set and golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Remove cookies from the oven. Press a candy cane kiss in the center of each warm cookie. Let cool completely, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 57.1 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

CANDY CANE BLOSSOMS



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From Hersheys.com. I love Hershey's special edition kisses. This year's white chocolate kiss with a red striped peppermint shell makes some of the most festive cookies on my cookie trays. I used green decorator's sugar which contrast nicely with the red and white kiss. Next time I might try peppermint extract instead of vanilla and use crushed candy canes in place of the green sugar crystals. Be very careful moving the cookies after the kiss is in; the kisses will collapse.

Provided by Cathleen Colbert

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

48 Hershey candy cane kisses
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk
colored sugar crystals

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Remove wrappers from candies.
  • Beat butter, granulated sugar, egg and vanilla in large bowl until well blended.
  • Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; add alternately with milk to butter mixture, beating until well blended.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in red sugar, granulated sugar, powdered sugar or a combination of any of the sugars.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cookie is set. Remove from oven.
  • Press a candy piece into center of each cookie.
  • Cool completely.

CANDY CANE BLOSSOM COOKIES



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We like to stir different flavored candy canes into the dough for fun variety. -Joan Cossette, Colbert, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

48 milk chocolate kisses, candy cane kisses or miniature chocolate-covered peppermint patties, unwrapped
4 candy canes
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Freeze kisses in a covered container for at least 1 hour. Place candy canes in a food processor; process until finely crushed., Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, milk and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in crushed candy canes. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. , Bake 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Immediately press a kiss into center of each cookie. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PEPPERMINT PECAN CANDY CANE BLOSSOMS - COOKIES



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I combined two recipes found on the Andes and Hershey's websites, to create these super yummy candy cane blossoms - cookies! Perfect for the holidays, and beyond. Enjoy!

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk or 3 tablespoons water
4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
1 (12 ounce) bag Andes peppermint crunch baking chips
1 (48 count) bag Hershey candy cane kisses

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove wrappers from candies.
  • Beat eggs in a medium bowl with the butter, sugar, vanilla, and water until well blended.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda; stir in the pecans and the Andes candy cane mint baking chips.
  • Add the egg mixture gradually to the flour mixture, stirring to combine.
  • Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls (I used a small cookie scoop), and place on ungreased cookies sheets.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes, until edges are lightly browned and cookies are set. Remove from oven; cool 3-4 minutes. Press a candy piece into center of each cookie. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. About 4 dozen cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1488, Fat 74.6, SaturatedFat 32.5, Cholesterol 216.6, Sodium 898, Carbohydrate 188.7, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 89.5, Protein 20

CANDY CANE BLOSSOMS



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Make and share this Candy Cane Blossoms recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 1 Baker

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

48 Hershey candy cane kisses
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk
1 -1 1/2 cup sugar crystals (red or green) or 1 -1 1/2 cup powdered sugar (red or green)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F
  • Remove wrappers from candies.
  • Beat butter, granulated sugar,egg and vanilla in large bowl until well blended. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; add alternately with milk to butter mixture, beating until well blended.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in red sugar, granulated sugar, powdered sugar or a combination of any of the sugars. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cookie is set. Remove from oven; cool 2 to 3 minutes. Press a candy piece into center of each cookie. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 845, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 53.9, Sodium 591.2, Carbohydrate 148.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 100.4, Protein 8.5

CANDY CANE COOKIES



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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 By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h

Yield 54

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 egg
3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red food color
2 tablespoons finely crushed peppermint candies
2 tablespoons sugar

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

Tips:

  • For the best texture, use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to cream together the butter and sugar.
  • Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and cutting it out. This will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • If you don't have a candy cane cookie cutter, you can use a round cookie cutter and then cut a small slit in the center of each cookie before baking. This will allow the peppermint candies to peek through.
  • Be sure to bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

Candy cane blossom cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for Christmas parties and cookie exchanges. They're easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their beautiful red and white appearance and minty flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering.

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