Candy Cane Cookies

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat confectioners’ sugar, butter, and shortening in a large bowl until creamy. Beat in egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract until smooth.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Whisk flour and salt together in a separate bowl; gradually stir into the butter mixture until combined. Divide dough in half. Stir red food coloring into one half until evenly tinted.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'For each cookie, roll 1 teaspoon red dough and 1 teaspoon plain dough on a lightly floured surface into 4-inch strips. Place dough strips side by side, press lightly together, and twist to form a rope. Curve top of rope down to look like the handle of a candy cane. Place shaped cookie on an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, forming one complete cookie at a time so the dough does not dry out.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake cookies in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 9 to 10 minutes.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Remove cookies from the oven and sprinkle with a mixture of crushed peppermint candies and granulated sugar, if desired. Cool completely.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (24 servings total)