Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Candy Cane Whipped Shortbread Cookies—an easy and delicious treat that brings the joy of the holidays right to your kitchen. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies combine a buttery shortbread base with the refreshing taste of crushed candy canes, making them both a visually appealing and delightful addition to your holiday cookie platter.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, salt, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Scoop small balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on a rack before topping with crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg