Hey there, holiday lovers!
Who else is excited for Christmas treats? I know I am!
Today, I’m sharing a festive favorite: Christmas cookies with candy canes.
These cookies are sweet, minty, and seriously fun to make.
They’ll fill your home with that cozy holiday spirit!
Let’s whip up a batch and spread some cheer!
| Preparation Time | 20-30 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 10-12 minutes |
| Total Time | 30-45 minutes |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Ingredients
For the dry ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (I use King Arthur all-purpose flour)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- orange zest (from 1 large orange for best flavor)
- 2 to 4 crushed candy canes
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
For the wet ingredients:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- orange juice (freshly squeezed for brighter taste)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup butter (room temperature, about 70°F for easy creaming)
Step 1: Prep and Combine Dry Ingredients
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, combine 2¾ cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of baking powder.
Add 1½ cups of sugar to the mixture.
Grate the orange peel (using only the orange part) and add it to the bowl.
Crush 2 candy canes into a fine powder and mix them into the dry ingredients.
Stir everything together until well combined.
Step 2: Prepare Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, beat 1 egg until well mixed.
Add 1 cup of softened butter, a splash of orange juice, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the beaten egg.
Mix these wet ingredients thoroughly until combined and smooth.
Step 3: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients while stirring continuously to form your cookie dough.
Ensure that all ingredients are fully incorporated and you end up with a well-mixed dough.
Step 4: Shape and Bake the Cookies
Scoop portions of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden.
Step 5: Cool and Serve
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your delicious homemade cookies!
