Are you thinking of a creative and ultimately, unforgettable way to bring in the Christmas cheer? Well, these candy cane cookies will certainly do the job. Here is how you can make this unique Christmas treat.
Preparing The Dough
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar together with a hand mixer until well blended. Then, add egg, milk, and peppermint extract to the mix and beat until everything is blended together. Remove half the dough from the bowl, shape it into a disc, and wrap it with plastic. Cover the remaining dough with red food coloring. Then, shape the red dough into a disc and place both discs in the fridge for at least two hours.
Blend The Dough
Remove the two discs from the fridge and divide each one into 24 pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch long rope and twist one red and one white piece together, forming a cane. Once you’re finished rolling each cane, place them on a baking sheet and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Finally, preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the cookies until lightly golden in color. Allow sufficient time to cool before serving.
