Candy Cane Cookies III

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Great Christmas cookie!

Submitted by Ruthann
Updated on August 8, 2022
Candy cane-shaped cookies with sugar topping on plate.
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
9 mins
Additional Time:
11 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
48
Yield:
4 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 48 servings

  • 1 cup margarine

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar

  • 1 egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon red food coloring

  • ½ cup peppermint candy canes, crushed

  • ½ cup white sugar for decoration

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Baking ingredients in bowls including butter, sugar, and flour.

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  2. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, white sugar and confectioners' sugar. Beat in the egg, vanilla and peppermint extracts.

    Whipped butter mixture in a clear glass bowl with mixer.

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  3. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until well blended.

    Cookie dough mixture in a glass bowl with wooden spoon.

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  4. Cover or wrap dough and chill for at least one hour.

    Cookie dough ball in a glass bowl, wrapped for rest.

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  5. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Divide dough into halves. Color one half red by mixing in the food color.

    Divided cookie dough in two bowls, one tinted red.

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  6. Roll a small amount of each dough into a 2 inch long worm. Roll them together in a twisted rope and curve the end like a cane.

    Red and white dough strands twisted on wooden surface.

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  7. Place onto prepared cookie sheets.

    Candy cane-shaped dough arranged on a baking sheet.

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  8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.

    Baked candy cane-shaped cookies on a baking tray.

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  9. In a small bowl, mix together the crushed candy cane and remaining white sugar.

    Crushed candy cane topping in a glass bowl with spoon.

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  10. Roll hot cookies in the sugar mixture. Enjoy!

    Candy cane-shaped cookie being coated in crushed candy cane pieces and sugar in a bowl.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

90 Calories
4g Fat
13g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 90
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 1g 2%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 11mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.