candy cane cookies

Macon, GA
Updated on Nov 12, 2011

My kids loves it and I make them for Christmas and they wanted me to make a gathering again and it is so easy to make it and it is so delicious and tasty.

prep time 2 Hr 45 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1 - egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring

How To Make candy cane cookies

  • Step 1
    Beat sugar and butter in large bowl with mixer at medium speed until creamy. Beat in egg, vanilla and almond extracts. Mix flour and baking powder; stir into butter mixture. Divide dough in half; tint half with red food coloring. Wrap each half and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Divide each half into 32 pieces. Roll each piece into a 5-inch rope. Twist 1 red and 1 white rope together and bend 1 end to form candy cane shape. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes or just until set and lightly golden. Remove from cookie sheet; cool on wire racks. Store in airtight container.

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Category: Cookies
Keyword: #butter
Keyword: #powder
Keyword: #sugar
Keyword: #flour
Keyword: #Egg
Keyword: #Coloring
Keyword: #extracts
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Sugar

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