Candy Cane Cookies: Easy, Festive Treats for Holiday Cheer
A delightful and festive treat perfect for the holiday season, these Candy Cane Cookies will spread cheer wherever you bring them!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the sugar with the butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are set but not hard.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider drizzling melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Candy Cane Cookies, Holiday Treats, Festive Desserts