Ingredients
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- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 large egg, room temp
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 2½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- Red gel food coloring
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Mix in egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Divide the dough in half; color one half with red gel food coloring.
- Wrap each dough half in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Roll equal pieces of red and white dough into ropes, twist them together, and shape them into candy canes.
- Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until just set. Cool on trays before serving.
Notes
These cookies are perfect for holiday parties or as gifts. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian