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    Soft Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Recipe

    Published: Dec 1, 2021 · Modified: Oct 20, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    Christmas is cookie time! Whether you are hosting a cooking exchange, baking with kids, or making cookies for Santa, these soft and sweet, peppermint candy cane sugar cookies will cheer up the holidays. This Soft Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Recipe makes light and delicious sugar cookies. These sugar cookies are dipped in white chocolate and coated in a burst of peppermint crunch. Be sure also to check out our Christmas Cake Mix Cookies.

    3 candy cane sugar cookies on a plate
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    • ⭐Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥣Ingredient Notes
    • 📋Step by Step Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs
    • 🍪Related posts
    • 📖 Recipe

    ⭐Why This Recipe Works

    • This is one of my favorite Christmas cookie recipes because it combines the fresh flavors of candy canes with the classic soft sugar cookie.
    • You don't have to chill the dough for this recipe which makes it super easy.
    • The candy canes give the cookies a burst of peppermint flavor.
    stack of candy cane sugar cookies

    🥣Ingredient Notes

    • Granulated sugar - Adds sweetness and helps the cookies spread.
    • Brown sugar - Moisture in the brown sugar helps the cookies to be soft and chewy.
    • Butter - This recipe calls for softened butter.
    • White chocolate chips - Helps the crushed candy canes to stick to the cookie.
    • Candy canes - Add a peppermint flavor and crunch.
    ingredients to make candy cane sugar cookies

    📋Step by Step Instructions

    STEP 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    STEP 2: In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.

    flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder in a silver bowl

    STEP 3: In a large bowl, combine sugar, light brown sugar and butter with a mixer until thoroughly combined. I used a stand mixer for this step, but you can use an electric mixer as well.

    sugar cookie dough in silver bowl

    STEP 4: Add a large egg and vanilla to the butter and sugar mixture and mix until combined. Scrape the side of the bowl as you are doing this step.

    cookie dough in silver bowl

    STEP 5: Add the dry ingredients to the larger bowl with the wet ingredients and mix until it turns into a dough.

    sugar cookie dough in bowl

    STEP 6: Use a cookie scoop or measure the dough into 1 ½ heaping tablespoons. Place the dough on the parchment paper.

    cookie dough on parchment paper

    STEP 7: Use the underside of a cup to flatten out the cookie dough.

    sugar cookie dough on parchment paper

    STEP 8: Bake for 7-8 minutes. Remove cookies from the oven before they start to brown.

    baked sugar cookies on a cookie sheet

    STEP 9: Let cookies cool on a cooling rack. While cookies are cooling, remove the wrapper and place the candy canes in a zip top bag and seal. Crush the candy canes by using a rolling pin. Leave some large chunks intact.

    STEP 10: Melt chocolate chips in small batches in the microwave according to package directions.

    STEP 11: Dip the cookies in the melted white chocolate or spoon the white chocolate on half of the cookie.

    pour white chocolate on a sugar cookie

    STEP 12: Sprinkle with crushed candy cane pieces.

    sugar cookies covered in candy canes

    STEP 13: Let the chocolate harden and then these candy cane cookies are ready to eat!

    stacked sugar cookies with crushed candy canes on a plate

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    👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips

    Tip 1: Serve these cookies with a cup of hot chocolate. The tastes work perfectly together.

    Tip 2: You can easily crush the candy canes by placing them in a zip top bag, sealing, and rolling over the bag with a rolling pin.

    Tip 3: To easily soften butter, leave it out on the counter for 30-45 minutes.

    🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs

    How do I store these Christmas cookies?

    You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days or up to a week in the fridge.

    I want more peppermint flavor in these cookies. What can I do?

    You can add 1 teaspoon of pure peppermint extract when you are adding the egg and vanilla to the recipe.

    Can I add nuts to this candy cane sugar cookies recipe?

    Yes, chopped walnuts, pecans or almonds would work well to add some texture. Add 1 cup of chopped nuts after you have mixed the wet and dry ingredients.

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    📖 Recipe

    Soft Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Recipe

    This Soft Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Recipe makes flavorful sugar cookies. These sugar cookies are dipped in white chocolate and coated in a burst of peppermint crunch.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: cookies
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 23 minutes
    Servings: 20
    Calories: 346kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Ingredients

    • 2 ¾ cup all purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 4 tablespoon light brown sugar
    • 1 cup butter softened
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 egg egg
    • 1 cup candy canes (crushed)
    • 12 oz white chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
    • In a large bowl, combine sugar, light brown sugar and softened butter with a mixer until thoroughly combined. I used a stand mixer for this step, but you can use a hand mixer as well.
    • Add egg and vanilla to the butter and sugar mixture and mix until combined.
    • Add the dry ingredients to the larger bowl with the sugar mixture and mix until it turns into a dough.
    • Use a cookie scoop or measure the dough into 1 ½ heaping tablespoons. Place the dough on the parchment paper.
    • Use the underside of a cup to flatten out the cookie dough.
    • Bake for 7-8 minutes. Remove cookies from oven before they start to brown.
    • Place cookies on a wire rack to cool. While cookies are cooling, remove the wrapper and placing the candy canes in a zip top bag and seal. Crush the candy canes by using a rolling pin. Leave some large chunks intact.
    • Melt chocolate chips in small batches in microwave according to package directions.
    • Dip the cookies in the melted white chocolate or spoon the white chocolate on half of the cookie.
    • Sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
    • Let the chocolate harden and then these candy cane cookies are ready to eat!

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    Notes

    • Serve these cookies with a cup of hot chocolate. The tastes work perfectly together.
    • You can easily crush the candy canes by placing them in a zip-top bag, sealing it, and rolling over the bag with a rolling pin.
    • To easily soften butter, leave it out on the counter for 30-45 minutes.
    • This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 354IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Nicole W

      December 01, 2021 at 1:23 pm

      5 stars
      I love peppermint and I love sugar cookies. These are absolutely beautiful and will be perfect to take to a party.

    2. Valerie

      December 01, 2021 at 1:06 pm

      5 stars
      I love sugar cookies and you can never beat homemade. These are so pretty, I love the way the candy cane on top looks.

    3. Chenée

      December 01, 2021 at 1:04 pm

      5 stars
      These are perfectly soft and delicious! I love the candy cane bits on top!

    4. Sandhya Hariharan

      December 01, 2021 at 12:47 pm

      5 stars
      We love the minty flavor! This sounds like the perfect holiday cookies recipe and my kids are going to love it.

    5. Tavo

      December 01, 2021 at 12:32 pm

      5 stars
      Can't wait to make this recipe for our holiday gathering! We love minty delights!

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