Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 2–3 drops red food coloring
- 1 cup crushed candy canes (for topping)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Divide dough in half; color one half with red food coloring and knead until well mixed.
- Roll small pieces of each color into ropes; twist together to form candy cane shapes and pinch ends.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on a wire rack and top with crushed candy canes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg