Crushed candy canes and a simple icing make these cookies a natural choice for holiday baking.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
128 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Beat the butter and white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat egg into butter mixture until completely incorporated. Mix flour and salt into the butter mixture until just incorporated. Fold crushed candy canes into the batter, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Roll dough into balls 1 tablespoon at a time; arrange on baking sheets.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 4
Whisk confectioners' sugar and warm water together in a small bowl until you have a smooth icing. Dip top of each cookie in the icing, Top with additional crushed candy cane, if desired. Set aside to let the icing dry, at least 5 minutes.
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons warm water
½ cup crushed peppermint candy canes (Optional)
2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candy canes, or to taste (Optional)
