Description
Indulge in the festive joy of Candy Cane Whipped Shortbread Cookies, a delightful treat that combines melt-in-your-mouth shortbread with the refreshing taste of crushed candy canes. These cookies are not only easy to make but also visually stunning, making them a perfect addition to your holiday gatherings or cookie swaps. With their buttery flavor and a hint of peppermint, these cookies promise to be a crowd-pleaser. Whether enjoyed with a warm cup of cocoa or presented as thoughtful gifts, they embody the spirit of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- In another bowl, combine the flour and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture while mixing on low speed.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and crushed candy canes until evenly mixed.
- Form dough balls about one inch in diameter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. Allow cooling for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Once cooled, sprinkle additional crushed candy canes on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 106
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg