Description
Candy Cane sugar cookies are a festive delight that perfectly captures the spirit of the holidays. These soft, chewy cookies are infused with buttery goodness and adorned with crushed candy canes, providing a delightful peppermint crunch in every bite. Ideal for sharing at gatherings, this simple recipe will fill your home with the warm aroma of baking while creating cherished memories with family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in most of the crushed candy canes (reserve some for topping).
- Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- Let cool on a wire rack and sprinkle with remaining crushed candy canes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg