Candy Cane Cookies Holiday Treat (Printable Version)
Festive swirled cookies with a peppermint twist and buttery crumb. #holidaybaking #cookies #peppermint #dessert #festivetreat
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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1/2 cup cream cheese, room temperature
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1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
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1 large egg yolk
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2 teaspoons peppermint extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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Red gel food coloring
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, cream unsalted butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Incorporate egg yolk, peppermint extract, and salt. Gradually add all-purpose flour and mix until a uniform dough forms.
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Divide the dough evenly in half. Blend red gel food coloring into one portion until color is consistent. Roll each portion into ropes of equal length, then twist one plain and one red rope together to form candy cane shapes.
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Arrange shaped cookies on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Cool cookies on baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Notes:
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If the dough is too soft to handle, refrigerate for 30 minutes before shaping.
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For a more intense peppermint flavor, additional peppermint extract may be added to the dough to taste.