Cindi's Candy Cane Cookies

Add a touch of holiday magic to your dessert table with Cindi's Candy Cane Cookies, a delightful treat that combines festive charm with classic flavors. These buttery cookies are infused with hints of almond and vanilla and feature whimsical red and white twists shaped like candy canes, perfect for celebrating the season. A sprinkle of crushed peppermint candies adds extra sweetness and crunch, making them as flavorful as they are beautiful. With only 30 minutes of prep time and a bake time of 10 minutes, these eye-catching cookies are an easy and fun project for the whole family. Perfect for cookie swaps, holiday parties, or cozy evenings at home, Cindi's Candy Cane Cookies are a must-try for anyone who loves festive baking.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 10 drops red food coloring
• 0.25 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Step 5

Divide the dough into two equal portions. Leave one portion plain, and mix red food coloring into the second portion until the desired color is achieved. Start with about 10 drops and adjust as necessary.

Step 6

Take a teaspoon-sized amount of plain dough and roll it into a rope about 4 inches long. Repeat the same with the red dough.

Step 7

Gently twist one plain dough rope and one red dough rope together, pressing lightly to seal them. Curve the top of the twisted dough to form the shape of a candy cane.

Step 8

Place the shaped cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Do not overbake.

Step 10

Optional: While the cookies are still warm, sprinkle crushed peppermint candies or candy canes over the top for added decoration and flavor.

Step 11

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 12

Serve and enjoy your festive Cindi's Candy Cane Cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(736.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3023.8

Total Fat 106.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 444mg	0%
Sodium 1323.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 491.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 258.2g
Protein 37.7g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 89.0mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 419.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.1%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 64.0%