Description
Whipped cookies with candy cane flavor and a festive touch, perfect for holiday baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Additional crushed candy canes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter until it is light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar to the butter, mixing until well combined and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla and peppermint extracts (if using) until evenly incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in the crushed candy canes, ensuring even distribution without over-mixing.
- Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough and roll each piece into a ball.
- Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar to coat.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass or your fingertips.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may appear soft but will firm up as they cool.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, sprinkle additional crushed candy canes on top for decoration.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130.5
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Candy Cane Whipped Cookies