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This delightful Candy Cane Cookies recipe makes for an excellent Christmas treat! Infused with a peppermint flavoring, these cookies are creatively twisted into charming candy cane shapes, adding a festive touch to your holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Servings: 48 cookies
Ingredients

Ingredients
  

  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp red food coloring
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp peppermint extract
  • 4 tbsp peppermint candy (crushed)
  • ½ cup cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ tsp almond extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract