Candy Cane Blossoms

Candy Cane Blossoms are a festive twist on the classic Peanut Butter Blossom cookies, and are a popular treat during the holiday season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 28 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Candy Cane Blossoms

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 8 min Total Time 28 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 2880

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated Sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Peppermint Extract
• 2 ¹⁄₂ cups All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 20 drop Red Food Coloring
• ¹⁄₂ cup Crushed Candy Canes

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and peppermint extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
4. Divide the dough in half. Add red food coloring to one half and mix until well combined.
5. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Take one red dough ball and one white dough ball, and press them together. Roll the dough ball in crushed candy canes.
6. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until set.
7. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 16g6%

Sugars 10g

Protein 1g2%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.