Description
Crispy Candy Cane Cookies are buttery, thin, and packed with festive peppermint crunch. With a perfectly crisp texture and sweet mint topping, they’re a delightful holiday cookie to gift, dunk, or snack on by the fireplace.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes
white chocolate drizzle (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
2. Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
4. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten gently.
5. Sprinkle crushed candy canes over each cookie and press them in slightly.
6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
7. Cool on baking sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra crispiness, flatten cookies more and bake slightly longer.
Add a chocolate drizzle once cooled for visual flair and added richness.
Store with a piece of bread in the container to help maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: candy cane cookies, holiday cookies, peppermint cookies