The Art of Festive Peppermint Candy Cane Cookie Perfection

Proper Creaming Technique:

Learning to cream butter and sugars to the perfect light and fluffy consistency creates the foundation for tender cookies with ideal texture.

Dough Temperature Control:

Mastering the chilling process ensures cookies hold their shape during baking and develop the proper texture without spreading.

Flavor Balance Mastery:

Understanding how to balance peppermint extract intensity with vanilla creates cookies that are festive without being overwhelming.

Decorative Striping Method:

Developing the skill to create clean, attractive red stripes transforms simple cookies into professional-looking holiday treats.

Candy Incorporation Technique:

Learning to properly crush and apply candy cane pieces ensures even distribution and prevents cookies from becoming too hard or breaking.

Mastering the Perfect Candy Cane Cookie Technique

Keep dough chilled between rolling and cutting to maintain clean shapes and prevent spreading during baking

Place candy canes in a sealed plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin for even pieces and easy cleanup

Use pure peppermint extract rather than artificial for the best flavor that won't taste medicinal

Store cookies in airtight containers with parchment between layers to maintain crispness for up to one week

Festive Peppermint Candy Cane Sugar Cookies with Crushed Candy Coating and Red Stripes

Name: Festive Peppermint Candy Cane Sugar Cookies with Crushed Candy Coating and Red Stripes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 57 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Cookie Dough:; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 large egg yolk; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; For the Candy Cane Coating:; 1/2 cup crushed candy canes; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; For the Red Stripes:; Red food coloring gel; 2 tablespoons reserved dough; For Special Equipment:; Rolling pin; Cookie cutters or knife; Fine mesh strainer

The ultimate Festive Peppermint Candy Cane Sugar Cookies featuring butter, peppermint extract, and crushed candy canes. This holiday cookie combines the sweet vanilla base with the cool peppermint finish, creating an unforgettable festive treat that elevates the classic sugar cookie to extraordinary heights perfect for Christmas parties, holiday gifting, or any time you crave the perfect balance of sweet and minty flavors.

Prep Time

45 Minutes

Cook Time

12 Minutes

Total Time

57 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough:

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1 large egg yolk

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Candy Cane Coating:

1/2 cup crushed candy canes

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

For the Red Stripes:

Red food coloring gel

2 tablespoons reserved dough

For Special Equipment:

Rolling pin

Cookie cutters or knife

Fine mesh strainer

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Beat in egg yolk, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined and smooth.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt, then gradually add to butter mixture until just combined.

Divide dough in half, wrap each portion in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.

Remove 2 tablespoons of dough and mix with red food coloring to create red striping dough, set aside.

Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Roll out chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into candy cane shapes or desired holiday shapes.

Create red stripes by rolling small pieces of red dough into thin strips and gently pressing onto cookies.

Mix crushed candy canes with granulated sugar and lightly press onto cookie surfaces before baking.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden, then cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

Festive Peppermint Candy Cane Sugar Cookies with Crushed Candy Coating and Red Stripes

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The Art of Festive Peppermint Candy Cane Cookie Perfection

Festive Peppermint Candy Cane Sugar Cookies with Crushed Candy Coating and Red Stripes

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