One of our favoriteChristmas cookies recipesiscandy cane cookies.
Thesepeppermint candy cane cookieslook just like candy canes!
Here is our simple, family favoritecandy cane cookie recipe!
They are actually not hard to make at all.
They are kind of like a sugar cookie battercookies with candy cane pieces.
Come take a peak at ourcandy cane cookiesrecipe!
Roll a rope out of the red dough and a rope out of the white down.
Repeat until you fill a baking sheet.
NOTE: attempt to make the ropes thin so the candy cane cookies arent too big.
In a small bowl mix 1/2 cup crushed candy canes and 1/2 cup white sugar.
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Sprinkle each candy cane with crushed candy cane and sugar mixture.
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Bake 9 minutes each.
Plus the nice subtle buttery taste with the fresh candy cane on top make for a yummy cookie too!
These are also great for cookie swaps or cookie exchanges in December.
If your family tries to stay away from food dyes, now worries.
you could usenatural food coloringthat uses fruits and vegetables to get their coloring.