Candy Cane Whipped Shortbread Cookies | Easy and Delicious
Candy Cane Whipped Shortbread Cookies are the perfect festive treat for the holiday season! With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and invigorating peppermint flavor, these cookies are a delightful addition to any celebration. Their vibrant appearance, topped with colorful crushed candy canes, makes them not only delicious but also visually stunning—ideal for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or cozy evenings at home. Easy to whip up, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels looking to embrace the holiday spirit and impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy using a stand mixer or hand mixer.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt, then add vanilla and peppermint extracts until fully integrated.
- Drop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them adequately.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes on warm cookies and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg