CANDY CANE COOKIES
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
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
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Md “Saiful islam” Romjan
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're so soft and chewy, and the candy cane pieces give them such a festive flavor.
Ishara Jeewanthi
[email protected]These cookies were really easy to make and they turned out so festive! I will definitely be making them again for my holiday party.
Candice Taybear
[email protected]I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them! They were so easy to make and they turned out so cute.
Amy Parrish
[email protected]These cookies were a little dry, but the flavor was good.
Astrcr1t Why
[email protected]I used crushed candy canes in my cookies and they turned out so festive! They were a big hit at my holiday party.
Mr Tanveer
[email protected]These cookies were really easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.
Legend Hafeez Gaming
[email protected]I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.
Amiri Omary
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Mohammad Alhassan
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're so soft and chewy, and the candy cane pieces give them such a festive flavor.
Emiyoli Mzwali
[email protected]These cookies were really easy to make and they turned out so festive! I will definitely be making them again for my holiday party.
Miss Maria
[email protected]I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them! They were so easy to make and they turned out so cute.
Kagisho Mathibela
[email protected]These cookies were a little dry, but the flavor was good.
Noah Emmanuel
[email protected]I used crushed candy canes in my cookies and they turned out so festive! They were a big hit at my holiday party.
Derrick Mbaabu
[email protected]These cookies were really easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.
Manish Mishra
[email protected]I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.
Anjal Bk
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Stanley Sopuruchi
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're so soft and chewy, and the candy cane pieces give them such a festive flavor.
Joaquin Vella
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my Christmas party! They were so easy to make and they turned out so festive.