CHRISTMAS CANDY CANE COOKIES
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
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.
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Faderera Benjamin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of candy canes, but these cookies were actually really good. I would definitely make them again.
Ariro
[email protected]These cookies were a little too crumbly for my taste, but they still tasted good.
Muhamad Kamil
[email protected]I love how festive these cookies look. They're perfect for Christmas parties.
Md belal Hossen
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! I will definitely be making them again.
Brassy Isaac
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are perfect for Christmas.
Gombosuren Lkhagvadorj
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I've already made them twice this week.
Usad Garra
[email protected]I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Johnny Fitzgerald
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Md Rakib Sikdar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of candy canes, but these cookies were actually really good. The peppermint flavor is subtle and the cookies are soft and chewy.
Rick mason
[email protected]These cookies are so cute and festive. I can't wait to make them for my family.
Barnabas Annan
[email protected]I made these cookies with my kids and they had a blast. They're so easy to make and they taste great.
Rafay qureshi
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! I will definitely be making them again next year.
Purity Mwangi
[email protected]I love how these cookies look! They're so perfect for Christmas.
Gg Bbb
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my Christmas party! They were so easy to make and they turned out so festive.