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    Candy Cane Sugar Cookies

    Published: Dec 10, 2016 · Modified: Jan 31, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you buy an item in my links, at no charge to you.

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    Total Time 35 minutes
    Number of Servings 24 cookies
    Stack of candy cane sugar cookies

    Candy cane sugar cookies are your favorite sugar cookies, dressed up for Christmas. They're coated with crushed candy canes for a subtle peppermint flavor.

    Here we are: just over two weeks away from Christmas. This year I feel like I'm not ready. Or maybe it's because I'm keeping things very basic this year: no guests, minimal presents and almost no baking.

    I mean it - as much as I love my favorite Christmas goodies, I know it won't get eaten and it'll sit in my freezer while I sneakily steal them out when my Hubby and/or kids aren't looking.

    All I made were a couple of batches of cookies and my beloved Cornflake Squares. I gave half a batch of each away to a bake sale. And for some reason I got it in my head to try these Candy Cane Sugar Cookies.

    Candy Cane Sugar Cookies

    I love my sugar cookies. I love that they're so simple, and delicate and taste of a delicious combo of vanilla and almond. But instead of just making them look festive with sprinkles or colored sugar, this year I wanted them to taste extra festive too. So I added the undeniable flavor of Christmas - candy canes.

    Candy Cane Sugar Cookies

    How do you make Candy Cane Sugar Cookies?

    I wanted these cookies to taste only slightly minty - like sugar cookies crossed with the candy cane cookies that my mom made (and I loved) when I was a kid.

    I wanted them to be as easy as my regular sugar cookies, without the hassle of rolling, cutting and decorating. So I decided that the easiest way to do this was to simply roll the dough in crushed candy canes.

    I actually cut the candy canes with a little granulated sugar to keep the flavor subtle. If you want full on peppermint, go with all candy cane crumbles.

    Candy Cane Sugar Cookies

    I loved how these turned out - but you do have to keep your eyes on them while they're cooking. They can get overcooked very quickly. My first batch was a little more well done around the edges than I would like, but the centers were still soft and chewy.

    To keep them nice and soft and to prevent spreading, you really need to chill the dough before you cook them. And still keep your eye on them in the final minutes of baking. And remember, they will continue to set and firm up on the baking sheet as they cool. Merry Christmas!

    Candy Cane Sugar Cookies

    Candy Cane Sugar Cookies Nutrition Notes:

    Like most cookies, these are high in sugar and fat, without offering much in the way of beneficial nutrients. They are however, a delicious treat, so eat in moderation.

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    Candy Cane Sugar Cookies

    Carissa Serink
    The sugar cookies you know and love, but with a little extra holiday spirit thanks to the addition of crushed candy canes.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Servings: 24 cookies
    Calories: 160kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 4 full sized candy canes, unwrapped and broken into pieces
    • 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar, divided
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 16 Tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla
    • ¼ teaspoon almond extract

    Instructions

    • Place candy cane pieces in food processor, and pulse until crushed, about 5 pulses. Mix with ¼ cup granulated sugar and spread onto a plate. Set aside
    • Stir together flour, baking power and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
    • Cream butter, remaining 1 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar together using a stand mixer at medium high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add egg, vanilla and almond extract. Mix until well combined. Stir in flour mixture at low speed until dough forms.
    • Scoop 1 tablespoon portions of dough and form into balls. Roll dough balls into candy cane-sugar mixture until fully covered. Refrigerate dough balls until firm, at least one hour.
    • Heat oven to 375°F, with the racks at the upper-middle and lower-middle positions. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats (NOTE: Cookies made on silicone mats will spread more than those baked on parchment). Set aside.
    • Place balls onto prepared baking sheet about 2" apart. Slightly flatten balls with the palm of your hand or bottom of a drinking glass.
    • Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are just starting to brown. Don't overbake.
    • Remove sheets from oven, and let cool on sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to cooling racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze. Candy cane coated dough balls could also be frozen and baked later.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 110mg | Sugar: 12g

    Nutrition Disclaimer: I try my best to make sure the nutrition information I provide is accurate to provide you with the best information possible. However, due to ingredient discrepancies and other factors, the above nutrition information should be considered an estimation only.

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    1. Ingrid Rohlfs

      December 10, 2017 at 5:19 pm

      What do you mean by 2 Tablespoons sticks of butter?

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      • Carissa

        December 10, 2017 at 8:16 pm

        Oops! The recipe should have said 16 Tablespoons (2 sticks). Some of my recipes had formatting errors when I updated my blog a few months ago - I must have missed this one. I have fixed the recipe, and it is correct now.

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