Magic of Candy Cane Cookies
Magic of Candy Cane Cookies are festive peppermint treats shaped like classic candy canes. With soft red and white dough twisted into colorful spirals, they bring fun and charm to any holiday table. The cookies are buttery, lightly flavored with peppermint, and easy to make. Kids love helping twist the dough, and the cookies bake quickly, making them perfect for busy December days. They’re great for gifting, storing, and freezing for later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
Ingredients
Butter
Sugar
Egg
Vanilla extract
Peppermint extract
Flour
Baking powder
Salt
Red food coloring
Instructions
Beat butter and sugar until creamy.
Add egg, vanilla, and peppermint.
Mix dry ingredients and combine.
Divide dough and color half red.
Roll ropes, twist together, and shape into candy canes.
Chill and bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.
Notes
Chill shaped cookies so they keep their form.
Add more peppermint for stronger flavor.
Freeze shaped dough for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Protein: 1g
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