Candy Cane Cookies

MAKES: 20

COOK TIME: 10 Min

Bring a festive treat to your next Christmas party! Our Candy Cane Cookies are so easy to make, and they're packed with your favorite minty flavor. It's a quick and easy cookie that's sure to impress, whether it's all your friends and neighbors, or just something fun to make with the kids!

What You'll Need

1 (16.5-ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon red food color

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine cookie dough, flour, and peppermint extract; mix well. Divide dough in half; mix food coloring into 1 portion.
Roll 1 teaspoon of white dough into a 4- to 5-inch rope. Roll 1 teaspoon of red dough into a 4- to 5-inch rope. Place ropes side by side; press together lightly and twist. Place on an ungreased baking sheet; curve top of cookie to form handle of cane. Repeat with remaining dough, placing cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool 5 minutes before carefully removing to wire racks.

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