Candy Cane Cookies
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Candy Cane Cookies
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These fun candy cane cookies are made of sugar cookie dough wrapped together like a candy cane then sprinkled with sugar! They’re fun to make, fun to eat, and make fun Christmas gifts or favors!
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Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 ounces full fat cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose unbleached flour
- 2 TBS cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- 40-50 drops Red food coloring
- coarse decorating sugar or sprinkles optional garnish
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth, then add the sugar and beat for three minutes or until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla and mix well.
- Mix in the flour, cornstarch, and salt until fully combined, then divide the dough in half.
- Add 40-50 drops of red food coloring to one half of the dough and mix until well incorporated and the color you want.
- Make cookie dough balls using about 1 tablespoon dough for each ball from both the red and white dough and place on a cookie sheet. Refrigerate dough balls for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350° F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Remove both red and white dough balls from the refrigerator a couple at a time.
- Roll each ball into a log about 7" long, then place one red log and one white log side by side and pinch the ends together to connect the logs at the top and bottom.
- Hold the top of the joined logs and twist the logs together to create the stripes. After twisting the red and white dough together, bend the top over into a hook to form a candy cane shape.
- Place cookies on prepared cookie sheets and sprinkle with sprinkles or sugar then bake for 8 minutes.
- After baking, allow cookies to cool for 15-20 minutes on cookie sheet before moving to a cooling rack. This will help prevent the cookies from breaking. Let cool completely then enjoy!
Notes
- Use 1 teaspoon peppermint extract in place of one teaspoon of vanilla for a peppermint flavor.
- Keep cookie balls in the fridge until ready to roll, work with a few at a time so they stay chilled. If they start to thaw as they sit out, put them back in the fridge and try again.
- Make sure to chill the dough for 30 to 60 minutes to make it easier to roll the dough into candy canes. I don’t recommend chilling for much longer or if you do, let them thaw slightly before rolling out.
- Press any cracks out of the candy cane before baking.
- Get kids or other extra hands to help roll dough and form candy canes! This will make the process faster and is fun for everyone to be involved!
- Try different types of garnishes on the candy cane cookies like crush candy canes, decorating sugar, and white crystal sprinkles.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
141kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
67mg
(3%)
Potassium
26mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
192IU
(4%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 192IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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