Nitrate & Nitrite Free Candy Cane Cookies
Total time1 hr 25 min
Prep time35 min
Cook time20 min
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24 servings
For the dough
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 large egg
- 1 Ā½ tsp peppermint extract
- Ā½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Ā½ cups all-purpose flour
- Ā½ tsp salt
- Ā½ tsp red gel food coloring
For finishing
- 3 tbsp crushed candy canes
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
Beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or with a hand mixer) on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Add the egg, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract and beat on medium speed until fully incorporated, about 1 minute, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
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