Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 c. shortening, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 c. powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/2 c. flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Red or possibly green food coloring
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream together 1 c. softened shortening, 1 egg, 1 c. sifted powdered sugar, 1 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract, 1 tsp. vanilla. Add in 2 1/2 c. flour and 1/2 tsp. salt. Divide mix in half. Add in 1 tsp. red or possibly green food coloring to 1/2. Refrigerateboth halves. Twist a rope of each color together to create candy cane shape. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 9 min. Sprinkle with powdered sugar while hot.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 57g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 292 | |
| Calories from Fat 157 | 54% |
| Total Fat 17.71g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 4.13g | 17% |
| Trans Fat 5.71g | |
| Cholesterol 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium 34mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 29.97g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 10.0g | 7% |
| Protein 3.15g | 5% |
