Candy Cane Whipped Shortbread Cookies | Easy and Delicious
Candy Cane Whipped Shortbread Cookies are the perfect festive treat, embodying the spirit of the holiday season with their delightful peppermint flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture. These easy-to-make cookies are not only a beautiful addition to your Christmas cookie platter, but they also make fantastic gifts for friends and family. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a batch ready in no time. Their striking appearance, combined with the sweet crunch of crushed candy canes, is sure to impress at any holiday gathering or cookie exchange.
- 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
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Mix in vanilla extract, then gradually add flour and salt on low speed until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or shape using cookie cutters.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Allow cooling before decorating.
- Once cooled, sprinkle cookies with crushed candy canes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 36mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg