Description
Magical Candy Cane Cookies are the perfect festive treat, combining soft, chewy cookies with the refreshing taste of crushed candy canes and rich chocolate chips. These delightful cookies will fill your home with sweet aromas and holiday cheer, making them ideal for Christmas gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to make and visually impressive, they are sure to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until well blended.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in crushed candy canes and chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto lined baking sheets, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg