Irresistible Candy Cane Sugar Cookies in 30 Minutes
Fun and festive candy cane sugar cookies perfect for the holiday season, with a sweet peppermint twist and vibrant red swirls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Red food coloring
- Granulated sugar (for rolling)
- Optional: Red sanding sugar or edible glitter for sparkle
Instructions
- Cream butter and powdered sugar together until fluffy.
- Mix in egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add to wet ingredients until dough forms.
- Split dough in half. Add red food coloring to one half and knead until vibrant. Chill both doughs for 30 minutes.
- Roll a 6-inch rope from each dough color, twist together, and shape into a cane or swirl. Roll in granulated sugar (and optional red sanding sugar). Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes. Cool on the tray.
Notes
- Chill dough for easier handling.
- Adjust food coloring for deeper red if desired.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg