Candy Cane Butter Cookies
You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Candy Cane Butter Cookies a try. This recipe makes 18 servings with 173 calories, 2g of protein, and 11g of fat each. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 35 minutes. Head to the store and pick up almond extract, food coloring, egg yolk, and a few other things to make it today. It will be a hit at your Christmas event. It is a good option if you're following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet.
Instructions
In a bowl, cream butter, sugar, egg yolk, extracts and salt until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour.
Remove half of dough from bowl.
Add food coloring to remaining half; mix well. Wrap doughs separately in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 2 days.
Shape teaspoonfuls of dough from each portion into 4-in. ropes.
Place ropes side by side; press together gently and twist.
Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Curve one end to form a cane. Refrigerate for 5 minutes or until firm.
Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes; remove from pan to wire racks to cool completely.