Cookie-Like Candy Canes
A little sweetness is a great recipe for holiday happiness. These delicious candy cane shaped cookies are ready to take the job. While they may look like the popular Christmas staple, they have a buttery great taste of their own. Guarantee your spot on the nice list and spread some cheer with these tasty treats.
Ingredients
For 1 people
- 1 cup(s) sugar
- 2/3 cup(s) butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla
- 1 teaspoon(s) almond extract
- 3 cup(s) flour
- 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) red food coloring
Directions
- 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.
Nutrition facts
- Kcal: 3319.45 kcal
- Fibers (g): 10.25g
- Sodium (mg): 1041.79mg
- Carbs: 490.4g
- Fat: 130.07g
- Saturated fat (g): 79.5g
- Proteins: 44.79g