Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 48 |
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These cookies are so simple, children can help prepare them. They taste delicious and look festive on cookie trays. âAgnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter, softened |
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1 cup sugar |
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
2-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
6 ounces white baking chocolate |
2/3 cup crushed spearmint candies |
Directions:
1. Cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in melted chocolate and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Divide dough into 48 pieces; shape each into a 3-in. rope. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets; curve the top of each cookie to form the handle of a candy cane. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
3. Melt white chocolate in a microwave; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies and sprinkle with candies. Let stand until set. Yield: 4 dozen.
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