Candy Cane Cookies Recipe

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Candy Cane Cookies
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
155
Calories
Total time
20
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine sugar and Butter Flavor Crisco in a large bowl.
  2. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended.
  3. Add eggs, syrup and vanilla.
  4. Beat until well blended and fluffy.
  5. Combine 3 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  6. Add gradually to creamed mixture at low speed.
  7. Mix until well blended.
  8. Divide dough in half.
  9. Add red food color and peppermint extract to one half.
  10. Wrap each half in plastic wrap.
  11. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
  12. Heat oven to 375ºF.
  13. Place sheets of foil on countertop for cooling cookies.
  14. Roll 1 rounded teaspoonful of plain dough with hands into a 6-inch rope on lightly floured surface.
  15. Repeat, using 1 teaspoonful red dough.
  16. Place ropes side by side.
  17. Twist together gently.
  18. Pinch ends to seal.
  19. Curve one end into the hook of a candy cane.
  20. Transfer to ungreased baking sheet with large pancake turner.
  21. Repeat with remaining dough.
  22. Place cookies 2 inches apart.
  23. Bake one baking sheet at a time at 375ºF for 7 to 9 minutes, or until just lightly browned.
  24. Do not overbake.
  25. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet.
  26. Remove cookies to foil to cool completely.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 155.26 Kcal (650 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.59g 6%
Cholesterol 13.64mg 5%
Sodium 153.15mg 6%
Potassium 82.42mg 2%
Total Carbs 27.35g 9%
Sugars 9.06g 36%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6%
Protein 3.06g 6%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 14.2mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 377.08 Kcal (1579 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.72g 6%
Cholesterol 33.13mg 5%
Sodium 371.97mg 6%
Potassium 200.17mg 2%
Total Carbs 66.44g 9%
Sugars 21.99g 36%
Dietary Fiber 3.64g 6%
Protein 7.42g 6%
Iron 1.1mg 3%
Calcium 34.6mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.1
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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