CANDY CANE COOKIES
Plan ahead...needs to chill. Guests will have a merry time munching these mild mint cookies. The cute crunchy canes are easy to form once you color the dough--just roll into ropes and twist together.
Provided by Sweet Tooth8482
Categories Dessert
Time 47m
Yield 72 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars.
- Beat in milk, egg and extracts.
- Gradually add flour and salt.
- Set aside half of the dough.
- Divide remaining dough in half; add green food coloring to one portion and red food coloring to the other.
- Wrap dough separately in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
- Roll ½ teaspoonfuls of each color of dough in to 3-inch ropes.
- Place each green rope next to a white rope; press together gently and twist.
- Repeat with red ropes and remaining white ropes.
- Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Curve one end, forming a cane.
- Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until set.
- Cool for 2 minutes; carefully remove to wire racks.
- (Recipe courtesy: Taste of Home's Quick Cooking Magazine).
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Robert Torres
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious and festive. They're the perfect addition to any holiday party.
Oppo A5s
[email protected]These cookies were a little too minty for my taste. I would use less peppermint extract next time.
Anasrehman Rehmananaa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of peppermint, but these cookies were still really good. The chocolate chips helped to balance out the mint flavor.
Nazim Khan
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
david silk
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always delicious. I love the combination of peppermint and chocolate.
Juk bahadur Gurung
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.
moaz elzoz
[email protected]I'm not a fan of candy canes, but I actually really liked these cookies. They're not too minty and the chocolate chips balance out the sweetness perfectly.
Shahmoon Khan
[email protected]These cookies were a huge hit at my Christmas party. Everyone loved them!
Lokman Hekim
[email protected]I love the peppermint flavor in these cookies. It's so refreshing and festive.
Alysa Tychell
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.
Kristian Smith
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out perfectly. They're so delicious and festive.
Amah Therese
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Irfan Tanha
[email protected]I love how these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for Christmas.
Eunice Amoah
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect balance of sweet and minty.
Livia Reigns
[email protected]These cookies were so easy to make. I'm not a great baker, but these turned out perfect.
Mutasem XxX
[email protected]I love the peppermint flavor in these cookies. They're the perfect Christmas treat.
Imran Masih Sab
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious.