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December 4 is National Cookie Day. Know we all have lots of favorite cookies and recipes for cookies. With Christmas coming, many will be baking cookies for family and friends.
Candy Cane Cookies
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup butter
2 eggs
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
In a large bowl beat the sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed. Add eggs, syrup, and vanilla. With mixer on low, sift in flour, baking soda, and salt until well blended. Divide dough in half. Add food coloring and peppermint extract to one half. Wrap each in plastic and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll with your hands 1 rounded tablespoon plain dough into a 6 inch rope. Repeat using 1 teaspoonful red rough. Place ropes side by side and twist together gently to form a candy cane. Pinch the ends tightly and form one end into a hook. Using a spatula, transfer cookie onto ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, placing cookies 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes 4 1/2 dozen cookies.
This is a fun and festive cookie to make.
Candy Cane Cookies
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup butter
2 eggs
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
In a large bowl beat the sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed. Add eggs, syrup, and vanilla. With mixer on low, sift in flour, baking soda, and salt until well blended. Divide dough in half. Add food coloring and peppermint extract to one half. Wrap each in plastic and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll with your hands 1 rounded tablespoon plain dough into a 6 inch rope. Repeat using 1 teaspoonful red rough. Place ropes side by side and twist together gently to form a candy cane. Pinch the ends tightly and form one end into a hook. Using a spatula, transfer cookie onto ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, placing cookies 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes 4 1/2 dozen cookies.
This is a fun and festive cookie to make.