Gather ‘round, cookie lovers! It’s that time of year again when we dive into a sea of sprinkles and scents that remind us of holiday cheer. This week, we’re whipping up the delightfully festive Candy Cane Cookies. These treats will make you want to belt out carols while wearing your coziest sweater. So, roll up those sleeves, put on some holiday tunes, and let’s get baking!
Feast Your Eyes on This
Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll be creating—a sugary masterpiece that looks as good as it tastes!
Ingredients to Create Magic
Here’s what you’ll need to bring these delightful cookies to life:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Red and green food coloring
- Candy cane pieces (crushed for sprinkling)
- Additional sugar for rolling
Instructions: Let the Baking Begin!
Get ready to spread that holiday cheer, one cookie at a time!
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper—you’re going to want those cookies to just slide right off!
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Let the mixture sing for about 2-3 minutes. Channel your inner cookie maestro!
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Mix it all together like you’re hosting a fabulous holiday party!
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the butter mixture. You want to see a nice dough form, so bring your whisking game!
- Divide the dough into two bowls. In one bowl, add a few drops of red food coloring and in the other, the green. Mix until you have lovely holiday hues!
- Now comes the fun part! Roll small pieces of red and white dough together to form candy cane shapes. You can make them as fat or as skinny as your holiday spirit dictates!
- Place the formed cookies on your baking sheet and sprinkle with crushed candy canes and a dash of sugar for festive flair.
- Bake for about 9-11 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. When that delightful aroma fills your kitchen, you know they’re done!
- Let the cookies cool, and voilà! You’re now the proud owner of a tray of Candy Cane Cookies that’ll impress even the pickiest of holiday guests.
Now that you’ve officially rocked the baking scene, grab a glass of milk, and dig in. These adorable cookies will surely spread some cheer and keep you in the spirit of the season. Happy baking!