The Best Candy Cane Cookies
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
37 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
47 mins
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Servings
50 cookies
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Calories
67 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
The Best Candy Cane Cookies
Description
The Best Candy Cane Cookies are crafted by blending softened unsalted butter with egg yolks and vanilla extract, then incorporating powdered sugar until smooth. The dry ingredients, including flour and salt, are gently mixed in to form a non-crumbly dough. Dividing the dough and coloring it with red and green food coloring yields two vibrant doughs which are rested briefly. Small portions are rolled into thin strips and twisted together to replicate candy canes, then baked at 350 °F for about 10 minutes to achieve a soft yet structured cookie.
The final cookies display festive colors and a creamy texture from the butter and egg yolks, with a subtle sweetness. Shaping the dough into candy cane forms adds a decorative touch perfect for holiday tables or cookie exchanges. The method ensures the dough is pliable and colors blend without bleeding, enhancing the visual appeal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 2 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp green food coloring
Instructions
- Beat softened butter with egg yolks and vanilla extract until they reach a creamy texture.
- Slowly add in powdered sugar and beat until you get a smooth texture.
- Combine flour and salt. In small parts, add flour mixture to the dough. Beat on low speed just until the flour is fully mixed in.
- The dough should be smooth and not crumbly. Divide the dough into two parts. Add food coloring to each part and work the dough to evenly distribute the color.
- Wrap the dough and let it rest for at least an hour. Use a tablespoon to scoop out dollops of dough.
- Roll out each piece into a thin 4-inch piece. Twist them together while bending one end to form a candy cane.
- Bake at 350 °F for about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes before removing them from the baking sheet.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 50cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 67 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 67kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 9mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 124IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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