Christmas Candy Cane Cookies
These candy cane cookies made with buttery dough are sprinkled with a mixture of sugar and crushed candy canes when they are hot out of the oven.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat butter, white sugar, and confectioners' sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Beat in egg, vanilla, and peppermint extracts.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine flour and salt; stir into butter mixture until well blended.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Cover or wrap dough and chill for at least one hour.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Divide dough into halves. Color one half red by mixing in the food color.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Roll a small amount of each dough into a 2 inch long worm. Roll them together in a twisted rope and curve the end like a cane.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Place onto prepared cookie sheets.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Mix crushed candy cane and remaining white sugar in a small bowl.'}
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{'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Roll hot cookies in sugar mixture. Let cookies cool and enjoy!'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (48 servings total)