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Candy Cane Cookies

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Delightful and festive cookies shaped like candy canes, perfect for the holiday season. These cookies are tender, buttery, and flavored with a hint of peppermint. A fun treat to bake with family and share during Christmas!

Ingredients

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  • For the Dough:
    • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
    • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • For Coloring and Shaping:
    • Red food coloring
    • Extra granulated sugar (optional, for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough:
    In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, and beat until well combined.
  2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  3. Divide and Color:
    Divide the dough into two equal parts. Leave one half plain and mix red food coloring into the other half until evenly colored. Wrap both portions in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to make shaping easier.
  4. Shape the Cookies:
    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Take a small piece of plain dough and a small piece of red dough. Roll each into 4-5 inch ropes and gently twist them together. Curve one end to form a candy cane shape. Place on prepared baking sheets.
  5. Bake:
    Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with sugar, if desired, while still warm.
  6. Cool and Serve:
    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For a stronger peppermint flavor, you can add an extra ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract.
  • If the dough becomes too soft while shaping, place it back in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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