Candy Cane Cookies Recipe

Candy Cane Cookies RecipePhoto by: Taste of Home Candy Cane Cookies Recipe Rating 4

Kids of all ages will want to pitch in when it comes time to roll the ropes of colored dough for these cute candy canes. Peppermint extract carries the flavor on through, so the cookies taste as good as they look.

0
[X]

Rate Candy Cane Cookies Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Candy Cane Cookies Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.
  • Yield: 36 Servings
25 10 35

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tube refrigerated sugar cookie dough, softened
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring

Directions

  • In a large bowl, beat the cookie dough, flour and extract until smooth. Divide dough in half; mix food coloring into one portion.
  • Shape 1 teaspoon of white dough into a 6-in. rope. Shape 1 teaspoon of red dough into a 6-in. rope. Place ropes side by side; press together lightly and twist.
  • Place on an ungreased baking sheet; curve top of cookie to form handle of cane. Repeat with remaining dough, placing cookies 2 in. apart on baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes before carefully removing to wire racks. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 33 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 30 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein.

Originally published as Candy Cane Cookies in Quick Cooking November/December 2005, p19

Healthy Cooking

Featured Videos

  • Candy Cane Cookies

    The Neelys make their holiday treat, colorful candy cane cookies. It's a fun recipe to eat and make.

Comfort Food Diet

Try the Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Online FREE for 7 days! It's an easy-to-follow diet plan you can do while enjoying delicious dishes!

Learn More >

New! Taste of Home Recipe Box

Organize your recipes into folders, personalize with notes, and easily share with friends.

Learn More >

More Ways to get Taste of Home Recipes

Reviews for Candy Cane Cookies (0)

Candy Cane Cookies Recipe

Candy Cane Cookies

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >

 
 
Healthy Cooking - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us

Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT