Description
Candy Cane Whipped Shortbread Cookies are the perfect festive treat for your holiday celebrations. These delightful cookies are simple to make, featuring a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a refreshing peppermint flavor that will charm everyone at your gathering. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up these cookies in no time, making them an ideal choice for cookie exchanges or festive get-togethers. Topped with crushed candy canes, they offer a beautiful presentation and are sure to bring joy with every bite. Enjoy them alongside a warm cup of cocoa or package them as thoughtful gifts for friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, salt, and vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
- Use a cookie scoop or your hands to portion out small amounts of dough, rolling them into balls and placing them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden on the edges.
- While warm, sprinkle each cookie generously with crushed candy canes and let cool before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg