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Easy Candy Cane Cookies

Classic red-and-white peppermint cookies shaped like candy canes, perfect for festive holiday baking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract.
  4. Mix in flour and salt to form dough.
  5. Divide dough, color half red, shape into candy canes.
  6. Bake 8–10 minutes until set.

Notes

For extra peppermint flavor, sprinkle crushed candy canes over warm cookies.