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Candy Cane Cookies

December 8, 2020 By Lauren Leave a Comment

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For as long as I can remember, the candy cane cookie on any holiday cookie platter has been my favorite.

Here’s why:

They’re festive as you know what.

They’re the cutest cookies on the platter.

I love peppermint.

The recipe calls for a touch of salt. I love a cookie that has a touch of salt.

As cute as these candy cane cookies are, you better believe it takes a little technique and a bit of practice. In fact, they’re kind of a pain in the ass to make, but the flavor and their cuteness make up for it.

I struggled when I first started creating them, but I love them so much that it’s been on my holiday bucket list to create adorable candy cane cookies. To help, I called upon my good friend, Maryclare. She’s a cookie making pro.

Last Christmas, along with her daughter and over a couple glasses of fantastic wine, she showed us how to craft the perfect candy cane cookie. Thank you, Maryclare!

A few tips for crafting these cookies:

They take practice.

Go slow.

Do one cookie at a time.

Come up with a gentle twisting method that works for you.

If you mess one up, roll it into a peppermint ball cookie. Just as good, just not as cute!

 

Candy cane cookies are a little holiday labor of love.

 

Make some mulled wine (here’s my recipe, it’s delicious!), turn on some Christmas carols, and get baking!

Print Recipe

Candy Cane Cookies

With a hint of peppermint, this sugar cookie is as delicious as it is festive and cute!
Prep Time1 hr
Cook Time9 mins
Course: Dessert
Servings: 3 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp red food color

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Mix together the butter, shortening, confectioners' sugar, egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract.
  • Next, add the flour and salt to the wet ingredients.
  • Roll the dough into a big ball and divide it in half.
  • Mix in red food color into one half of the dough. You can use your hands (they'll turn red) or a mixer.
  • Shape 1 teaspoon dough from each half (one red and one white) of the dough and gently roll into a 4-inch rope.
  • Place one white rope and one red rope next to one another, press them together lightly, and carefully twist. Once twisted, gently curve one end to create a candy cane.
  • Make one cookie at a time.
  • Place on an ungreased cookie tray.
  • Bake for 9 minutes or until set and barely brown.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely before transferring to a cooling rack. They have a tendency to fall apart if moved when warm.
  • Enjoy with mulled wine, a cup of coffee, or with loved ones!

Notes

If you do not like peppermint but you love the look of the candy cane cookies, replace the peppermint extract with almond extract. 

Filed Under: Food + Drink, Things To Eat

About Lauren

I'm a hygge enthusiast and lifestyle influencer living my best and coziest life in Chicago with my husband, Anthony, and our cat, Egon. When I'm not teaching yoga, I'm exploring the world I live in. I love art, traveling, French bistro music, autumn, and laughing so hard I cry. YOLO is my way of life.

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