Candy Cane Whipped Shortbread Cookies
Indulge in the festive delight of Candy Cane Whipped Shortbread Cookies—a perfect treat for holiday gatherings. These cookies boast a delightful peppermint flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, making them an irresistible addition to your dessert table. With their simple preparation, they’re ideal for cookie exchanges or family celebrations, and the crushed candy cane topping adds a vibrant holiday flair that makes them visually appealing. Easy to make and deliciously satisfying, these cookies will surely bring joy to your holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whip together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Gradually add all-purpose flour, salt, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; mix until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- While still slightly sticky, sprinkle crushed candy canes on top of cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg