15 Days of Holiday Cookies

Candy Cane Cookies Recipe
By Ann
These Candy Cane Cookies will make your entire house smell like Christmas! They are cool and refreshing while having a distinct holiday flavor. Easy to make, this Candy Cane Cookies Recipe is a definite crowd pleaser!

Prep Time:90 minutes
Cook time:10-12 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 sticks Butter, softened
• 1 cup Confectioners Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1/2 tsp Peppermint Extract
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 2 1/2 cups Flour
• 1 cup Candy Canes, crushed
• 3 TBSP Sugar

Directions:

• Using a mixer, in a large mixing bowl cream together butter and confectioners sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add egg, peppermint and vanilla extracts.
• Beat until well blended.
• Gradually add the flour, mix well.
• Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Coat three baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a small bowl combine crushed candy canes and granulated sugar until well mixed.
• Shape the chilled dough into small balls. Scoop a little of the candy cane mixture into your hands, and roll the chilled dough between your hands and the candy cane mixture to form a ball.
• Place candy cane balls on the baking sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Immediately remove from the baking sheets and place on wire racks to cool.

Makes 3 dozen Candy Cane Cookies