Candy Cane Cookies Recipe

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Candy Cane Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • red food coloring

Directions:

  1. Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, beating well.
  2. Combine flour, soda, and salt in a small mixing bowl; add to creamed mixture, stirring well. Divide dough in half; tint one half with red food coloring. Wrap each half in waxed paper; chill 2 hours.
  3. Shape into 6- x 1/4-inch ropes on a lightly floured surface. Place plain ropes and red ropes together, and twist gently. Place on greased cookie sheets, and shape into candy canes. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly on cookie sheets, and remove to wire racks. Repeat procedure with remaining dough.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 817.06 Kcal (3421 kJ)
Calories from fat 403.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.83g 69%
Cholesterol 218.12mg 73%
Sodium 453.11mg 19%
Potassium 144.46mg 3%
Total Carbs 90.61g 30%
Sugars 26.45g 106%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10%
Protein 12.65g 25%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 17%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 41.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 423.72 Kcal (1774 kJ)
Calories from fat 209.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.25g 69%
Cholesterol 113.11mg 73%
Sodium 234.98mg 19%
Potassium 74.92mg 3%
Total Carbs 46.99g 30%
Sugars 13.71g 106%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 10%
Protein 6.56g 25%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 17%
Iron 0.7mg 8%
Calcium 21.6mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.6
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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