Description

Get into the holiday spirit with these delightful Magical Candy Cane Cookies! Bursting with sweet peppermint flavor and adorned with festive red and white stripes, these cookies are perfect for sharing at parties or cozy nights by the fire. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they’ll fill your home with a warm, inviting aroma that brings back cherished memories of family traditions.

Ingredients

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2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs (room temperature)
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp peppermint extract
1 cup crushed candy canes
Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and peppermint extracts until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
Fold in crushed candy canes gently.
Using a cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spaced two inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on racks before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 130
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: For added variety, substitute peppermint extract with vanilla for a different flavor profile or mix in chocolate chips for a twist. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week; reheat briefly in the microwave for a warm treat.