Candy Cane Cookies I

Looking for a festive and delicious holiday cookie recipe? Look no further than these Candy Cane Cookies! Made with crushed candy canes, these cookies are perfect for any Christmas party or gathering.

Ingredients

• -1 cup butter, softened
• -1 cup sugar
• -1 egg
• -1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• -2 cups all-purpose flour
• -1 teaspoon baking soda
• -½ teaspoon salt
• -¼ teaspoon red food coloring

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

2. Mix well the shortening and butter, sugar, egg, almond and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt and add to shortening mixture. Divide dough in half.

3. Blend red food coloring into one half of the dough.

4. Roll 1 teaspoon of the red dough and 1 teaspoon of the white dough on lightly floured board into 4 inch strips. Place strips side by side and press lightly together then twist like a rope. Curve top of rope down to look like the handle of a candy cane cookie 5Bake 9 minutes or until lightly browned6Remove while still warm 7Sprinkle with 1/2 cup crushed peppermint stick candy and 1/2 cup sugar (optional)

Nutrition Facts

• -1 cup butter, softened
• -1 cup sugar
• -1 egg
• -1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• -2 cups all-purpose flour
• -1 teaspoon baking soda

How do you stick candy canes together?

If you want to fuse two candy canes together, there are a couple of different methods you can use. One is to press them firmly together when they are just out of the oven. The other is to overlap them at the point where you want to fuse them and then place them in the oven for several minutes.

The method you choose will likely depend on how many candy canes you need to stick together and what kind of shape you want them to be in. If you’re just trying to attach two candy canes together, pressing them firmly together when they’re hot out of the oven is probably the easiest way to go. But if you’re trying to attach multiple candy canes or create a specific shape, overlapping them and heating them in the oven may be your best bet.

How do you get candy canes to stick together?

If you want to fuse two candy canes together, there are a couple different methods you can use. The first is to press them firmly together when they are just out of the oven. This will cause them to soften and stick together. The second method is to overlap the candy canes at the point where you want to fuse them, and then place them in the oven for several minutes. This will also cause the candy canes to soften and stick together.

How do you seal candy canes?

To seal candy canes, begin by unwrapping the candy canes and gluing them to the outside of the wreath. Continue until the entire front surface is covered with candy canes radiating outward. Once all the candy canes are in place, brush a clear craft sealant, like mod podge, over them and let it dry completely. This will protect your candy canes from moisture and prevent them from falling off your wreath.

How do you make candy sticks at home?

Candy sticks are a classic treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. While you can certainly buy them pre-made at the store, there’s something special about making them at home. Plus, it’s actually pretty easy to do!

All you need to make candy sticks is some sugar, water, food coloring (optional), and lollipop sticks. First, mix together equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved completely, then continue to cook the mixture until it reaches 300 degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to the mixture now.

Once the mixture reaches 300 degrees Fahrenheit, carefully pour it into molds or onto a silicone mat placed on top of a baking sheet. If using molds, insert lollipop sticks into each one before the candy has time to harden. If pouring directly onto a silicone mat, wait for the candy to cool and harden slightly before touching it; then use a knife or cookie cutter to cut out shapes and insert lollipop sticks into the center of each one.

How do you twist Candy Cane Cookies?

To twist Candy Cane Cookies, first pinch off a 1-inch round piece of the white dough and roll it out to a 5-inch rope. Do the same with a piece of the red dough (make sure the ropes are the same length). Place the ropes next to each other and twist together. Transfer to the baking sheet and curve the top of the dough into a candy cane shape.