One of our favorite holiday treats are these candy cane cookies. These christmas candy cane cookies have a delightful buttery taste with a hint of almond extract and crushed candy canes on top, plus they are so cute! You will love the shape of these candy cane christmas cookies on your plate – they are shaped just like candy canes! Here is our simple, family favorite candy cane cookie recipe!

candy cane cookies

One of our favorite holiday treats are these candy cane cookies! These Christmas candy cane cookies have a delightful buttery taste with a hint of almond extract that perfectly complements their festive toppings of crushed candy canes. Not only are they delicious, but they also bring a bit of holiday cheer to your cookie platter with their adorable candy cane shape. Imagine these cute little treats lining your table during family gatherings or holiday parties – they are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike!

The combination of flavors in these cookies is something everyone will love. The buttery melt-in-your-mouth texture paired with the sweet crunch of candy canes make for a unique and festive treat that stands out among traditional holiday cookies. Plus, they are so easy to make! Gather your family and friends for a fun baking session and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Here’s our simple, family-favorite candy cane cookie recipe that you can try at home. Baking together is a wonderful way to bond with loved ones during the holiday season, and these cookies will fill your kitchen with an incredible aroma that captures the essence of Christmas.

So go ahead and get those ovens preheated! Make this holiday season even sweeter with our delightful candy cane cookies. Trust us, once you try them, they will become a cherished tradition in your home too!

We have lots more yummy recipes to choose from including striking checkerboard cookies, adorable Christmas Reindeer Cookies, pretty mint meltaway cookies, melt-in-your-mouth wedding cake snowball cookies, and easy peanut brittle candy.

christmas candy cane cookies

All you need to make this delicious holiday cookies are a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand:

butter
egg
vanilla extract
powdered sugar
almond extract
all purpose flour
baking powder
salt
granulated sugar
red food coloring
crushed candy canes

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Preheat oven to 375 F. Mix thoroughly the 2 sticks of softened butter, 1 cup o powdered sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.

Blend in 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 1/2 cups flour.

candy cane cookies recipe

Divide dough in half and mix red food coloring in half of the dough.

Roll a rope out of the red dough and a rope out of the white down.

almond candy cane cookies

Twist the two ropes together and shape into a candy cane; place on parchment lined cookie sheet. Repeat until you fill a baking sheet.

NOTE: Try to make the ropes thin so the candy cane cookies aren’t too big.

crushed candy cane cookies

In a small bowl mix 1/2 cup crushed candy canes and 1/2 cup white sugar.

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Sprinkle each candy cane with crushed candy cane and sugar mixture.

candy cane almond cookies

Bake 9 minutes each. Cool for 1 minute on the cookie sheet before placing on a cooling rack to cook completely before storing in an airtight container.

candy cane cookies with almond extract

These pretty cookies will be the centerpiece of your Christmas cookie plate and a favorite among kids for their bright cheery color!

cookies with crushed candy canes

Plus the nice subtle buttery taste with the fresh candy cane on top make for a yummy cookie too!

candy cane twist cookies

These are also great for cookie swaps or cookie exchanges in December.

If your family tries to stay away from food dyes, now worries. You can use natural food coloring that uses fruits and vegetables to get their coloring.

One of our favorite Christmas cookies recipes is candy cane cookies that are so cute, taste amazing, and look beautiful too! Yum!

Cute Candy Cane Christmas Cookies

Beth Gorden

One of our favorite Christmas cookies recipes is candy cane cookies. These cookies have a delightful buttery taste with a hint of almond extract and crushed candy canes on top, plus they are so cute! These peppermint candy cane cookies look just like candy canes! Here is our simple, family favorite candy cane cookie recipe!

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Course Dessert

Cuisine christmas, cookies

Servings dozen

Ingredients

1 cup butter softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
1.5 teaspoon almond extract or peppermint extract
2.5 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
red food coloring
1/2 cup crushed candy canes
1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 F. Mix thoroughly the 2 sticks of softened butter, 1 cup o powdered sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
Blend in 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 1/2 cups flour.
Divide dough in half and mix red food coloring in half of the dough. Roll a rope out of the red dough and a rope out of the white down. Twist the two ropes together and shape into a candy cane; place on parchment lined cookie sheet. Repeat until you fill a baking sheet.
In a small bowl mix 1/2 cup crushed candy canes and 1/2 cup white sugar. Sprinkle each candy cane with crushed candy cane and sugar mixture.
NOTE: Try to make the ropes thin so the candy cane cookies aren't too big.
Bake 9 minutes each. Cool for 1 minute on the cookie sheet before placing on a cooling rack to cook completely before storing in an airtight container.