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Easy Candy Cane Cookies

Soft and festive peppermint cookies perfect for the holidays, featuring crushed candy canes for flavor and decoration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp peppermint extract optional
  • 0.25 cup crushed candy canes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, mixing well.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Fold in crushed candy canes.
  6. Drop dough onto baking sheets using a tablespoon, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
  7. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
  9. Optional: sprinkle extra crushed candy canes on top while warm.

Notes

Store in airtight container up to 1 week. Freeze for longer storage.