Description
Delightful and festive Candy Cane Whipped Shortbread Cookies, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the all-purpose flour and cornstarch, mixing until combined.
- Incorporate the vanilla extract and crushed candy canes gently.
- Shape the dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet, pressing down slightly.
- Sprinkle more crushed candy canes on top if desired.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results. Don’t overmix flour to maintain a tender texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, holiday dessert, candy cane, shortbread, festive baking