Description
Delightful, buttery shortbread cookies infused with crushed candy canes for a festive twist.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch
- 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (162°C).
- Cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour and cornstarch gradually, mixing until combined.
- Incorporate the crushed candy canes and vanilla extract.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes if too soft.
- Shape the cookies on a baking sheet and flatten slightly, sprinkling with extra candy canes.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. These cookies freeze well for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, holiday, candy cane, shortbread