Candy Cane Cookies

Candy Cane Cookies
Candy Cane Cookies requires approximately 6 hours from start to finish. This recipe makes 54 servings with 67 calories, 1g of protein, and 4g of fat each. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. Christmas will be even more special with this recipe. A mixture of flour, butter, vanilla, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful.

Instructions

1
Stir together 1 cup sugar, the butter, milk, vanilla, peppermint extract and egg in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Divide dough in half. Stir food color into 1 half. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
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2
Heat oven to 375ºF.
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3
Stir together peppermint candy and 2 tablespoon sugar; set aside.
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4
For each candy cane, shape 1 rounded teaspoon dough from each half into 4-inch rope by rolling back and forth on floured surface.
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5
Place 1 red and white rope side by side; press together lightly and twist.
6
Place on ungreased cookie sheet; curve top of cookie down to form handle of cane.
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7
Bake 9 to 12 minutes or until set and very light brown. Immediately sprinkle candy mixture over cookies.
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8
Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In6 hrs
Servings54
Health Score0
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