Description
Candy Cane Cookies are the ultimate festive treat, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. With a delightful blend of chewy cookie dough and crunchy peppermint, these cookies will envelop your senses in warm holiday cheer. Easy to make and visually stunning, they’ll quickly become a beloved tradition in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in crushed candy canes until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Allow to cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor variation, consider swapping vanilla extract with peppermint extract or adding chocolate chips. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.