Best 8 Crushed Candy Cane Cookie Recipes

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Indulge in the festive spirit with our delectable Crushed Candy Cane Cookies! These cookies are a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of Christmas with a touch of minty sweetness. Made with simple ingredients and decorated with vibrant red and white candy cane pieces, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering.

These cookies are not just about their taste; they are also incredibly easy to make. With just a few pantry staples and some crushed candy canes, you can whip up a batch of these cookies in no time. The recipe provides detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure perfect cookies every time.

In addition to the classic Crushed Candy Cane Cookies, the article also features two exciting variations: Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies and Candy Cane Sandwich Cookies. The Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies are a rich and indulgent twist on the original, made with cocoa powder and chocolate chips. The Candy Cane Sandwich Cookies take the classic cookie to the next level by sandwiching a creamy peppermint filling between two crisp cookies.

Whether you prefer the classic Crushed Candy Cane Cookies or want to try the Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies or Candy Cane Sandwich Cookies, this article has something for everyone. Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with these delicious and festive cookies!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEPPERMINT HOLIDAY COOKIES



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A nice candy cane cookie treat.

Provided by pchanner

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup crushed peppermint candy canes
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons warm water
2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candy canes, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat the butter and white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat egg into butter mixture until completely incorporated. Mix flour and salt into the butter mixture until just incorporated. Fold crushed candy canes into the batter, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Roll dough into balls 1 tablespoon at a time; arrange on baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar and warm water together in a small bowl until you have a smooth icing. Dip top of each cookie in the icing, Top with additional crushed candy cane, if desired. Set aside to let the icing dry, at least 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 56.2 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

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

CRUSHED CANDY CANE COOKIES!!



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Make and share this Crushed Candy Cane Cookies!! recipe from Food.com.

Provided by StephanieMarie23

Categories     Dessert

Time 11m

Yield 6 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening, at room temp
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup crushed candy cane, measure after crushing

Steps:

  • Directions:Prep Time: 10 mins.
  • Total Time: 23 mins.
  • 1 Preheat oven to 350. 2 Beat together the butter, shortening, white sugar, and brown sugar. 3 Beat in the eggs, and vanilla extract. 4 Combine the baking soda, salt and flour in a small bowl. Gradually beat this mixture into the creamed mixture. 5 Beat well. 6 Stir in the crushed candy canes. 7 Drop onto lightly greased cookie sheets by tsps; keeping 2" apart. 8 Bake at 350 for 11-13 minutes or until lightly golden brown around edges.

CANDY CANE COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
24 pieces round peppermint candy
1/4 cup sugar
Melted chocolate, for drizzling, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a mixer bowl or by hand, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in egg, almond extract, vanilla, and salt. Blend flour into mixture in several additions, beat until just combined.
  • Remove half the dough from the bowl. Blend red food coloring into the half remaining in the bowl until the coloring is even. Cover dough a kitchen towel to keep it from drying out as you work. Use a floured teaspoon to measure 1 teaspoon each of white and red dough for each cookie. Roll into 4-inch ropes on a lightly floured surface. Place a red and white rope side-by-side, press together lightly and twist to form a spiral. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Curve top down to form handle of a candy cane. Bake until set, about 9 minutes. While the cookies are baking, put peppermint candies in a resealable plastic bag and crush into small pieces with a rolling pin. Mix the candy with the sugar. Place cooling rack over shallow pan. Immediately remove cookies from cookie sheet and gently place onto cooling rack. Sprinkle with candy/sugar mixture.
  • Optional: Cool cookies, drizzle with melted chocolate, and add more candy mixture on top of chocolate.

CHRISTMAS CANDY CANE COOKIES



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These cookies were a holiday tradition in my family since I was a young child. Now my own family requests them before any others at Christmas. —Pat Schmeling, Germantown, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
1/2 cup peppermint candy, crushed
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Divide dough in half; mix the food coloring into 1 portion. Cover and refrigerate both doughs for 2 hours or until easy to handle., Shape 1 teaspoon plain dough into a 4-in. rope. Shape 1 teaspoon red dough into a 4-in. rope. Place ropes side by side; press together lightly and twist. Place on an ungreased baking sheet; curve top of cookie down to form handle of cane. Repeat with remaining plain and red dough, placing cookies 2 in. apart on baking sheets., Bake at 375° for 8-9 minutes or until set. Combine the crushed candy and sugar; sprinkle warm cookies with candy mixture. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CANDY CANE COOKIES



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These festive candy cane cookies have a rich almond flavor and a pretty sprinkling of peppermint. Their candy cane shape makes them especially appealing. -Tammy Schenk, Harlowton, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
Red food coloring
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Divide dough in half; add 6-7 drops of food coloring to one half. Shape tablespoonfuls of each color of dough into 4-in. ropes. Place ropes side by side; lightly press ends together and twist. Place on ungreased baking sheets; curve to form canes. , Bake at 375° for 9-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Combine crushed candy canes and sugar; immediately sprinkle over cookies. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CANDY CANE COOKIES III



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Great Christmas cookie!

Provided by RAMB

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup margarine
½ cup white sugar
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red food coloring
½ cup peppermint candy canes, crushed
½ cup white sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, white sugar and confectioners' sugar. Beat in the egg, vanilla and peppermint extracts. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. Cover or wrap dough and chill for at least one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Divide dough into halves. Color one half red by mixing in the food color. Roll a small amount of each dough into a 2 inch long worm. Roll them together in a twisted rope and curve the end like a cane. Place onto prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. In a small bowl, mix together the crushed candy cane and remaining white sugar. Roll hot cookies in the sugar mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 70.6 mg, Sugar 7 g

CHOCOLATE AND CANDY CANE COOKIES



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Deliciously minty-chocolate, these chocolate-candy cane cookies will become your new favorite Christmas treats!

Provided by r e n e t a

Categories     Christmas Cookies

Time 1h10m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup margarine
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon peppermint extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
4 (1 ounce) squares white baking chocolate, melted
1 small candy cane, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl.
  • Cream brown sugar and margarine in a bowl with an electric mixer until well blended. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and peppermint extract until light and creamy. Add dry ingredients and mix until just blended. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Drop 1/4-cup scoops of dough onto the prepared sheets; cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are lightly toasted, 15 to 17 minutes. Cool on the cookie sheets briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Spread melted white chocolate to cover the top of each cookie. Sprinkle crushed candy canes over top. Let white chocolate cool completely before serving, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 206.2 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh candy canes: Fresh candy canes will have a stronger flavor and will crush more easily than older candy canes.
  • Crush the candy canes finely: You can use a food processor, a blender, or a mortar and pestle to crush the candy canes. Be sure to crush them finely so that they will distribute evenly throughout the cookies.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: The cookies should be slightly soft in the center when you take them out of the oven. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before decorating: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

These crushed candy cane cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for Christmas parties and cookie exchanges. They are easy to make and can be decorated with a variety of toppings, such as sprinkles, chocolate chips, or crushed nuts. With their bright red and white colors and minty flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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