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Easy Candy Cane Cookies

Classic red and white candy cane cookies with a buttery texture, perfect for festive holiday baking and Christmas cookie trays.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Hand mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and sugar.
  2. Mix in egg and vanilla.
  3. Add dry ingredients.
  4. Color dough and shape cookies.
  5. Bake until set.

Notes

Do not overbake to maintain soft texture.