Candy Cane Cookies
By jenknee54
Ingredients
- ½ c butter soft
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 cup conf. Sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 ½ cup flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp red and green food coloring
- ½ cup sugar
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Oven 375. Mix thoroughly butter, shortening, conf sugar, egg, and flavorings. Blend in flour and salt. Divide dough in half. Blend in food coloring.
Step 2
Shape 1 tsp of each color into ropes and twist them together in the shape of candy canes. Bake about 9 minutes or until set and very light brown.
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Chef Tips and Tricks
These salted caramel thumbprint cookies are easy to make and super delicious!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
- 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
- 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup / 150g of flour
- 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
- Salted caramel
- Melted dark chocolate
METHOD:
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In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.
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Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.
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Chill for 30 minutes.
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Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.
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Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.
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Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.
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Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.
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Remove from oven and let cool.
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Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.
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Enjoy!
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