Delicious Candy Cane Cookies

These candy cane cookies are a perfect treat for the holiday season. With a buttery vanilla cookie base twisted with red and white peppermint stripes, these cookies are not only delicious but also visually appealing. They are a great addition to any holiday cookie platter.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp red food coloring
• 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
• 1/2 cup crushed candy canes

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add egg and vanilla extract, mix until well combined.
3. Gradually add flour and salt, mix until dough forms.
4. Divide dough in half, tint one half with red food coloring and peppermint extract.
5. Roll out white and red dough separately into long ropes.
6. Twist one red and one white rope together, gently press together.
7. Shape twisted ropes into candy cane shapes, place on baking sheet.
8. Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
9. Remove from oven and sprinkle crushed candy canes on top, gently press them into the cookie.
10. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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