Why don’t we use baking powder or baking soda in the recipe? These 2 ingredients would promote the spreading of the cookie, which we do not want. What can I do with candy canes? If you have some leftovers after the recipe, you can add them to decorate your Christmas tree, holiday table or simply eat them! What is the traditional candy cane flavor? The original version is peppermint, but nowadays, you find many variations. Otherwise, you can simply place the candy canes in a plastic bag and tap with a wooden spoon or mallet to obtain crushed candy canes. How do you crush candy canes for cookies? If you own a mortar and pestle, break the cane canes down and crush them with the mortar. However, if you wish to enhance the presentation, you can dust some candy cane powder on it or sprinkle some icing sugar.Ĭan you Freeze Candy Cane Cookies? Yes, before baking them or after. How do you decorate candy cane cookies? These cookies are already cute the way they are. In the fridge: if you want to make the dough ahead of time, you can store it in the fridge for 48 hours.Delicately place them in a container and once you want to eat some, allow to thaw out completely. In the freezer: You can freeze the cookies before baking and bake them once you want some.In an air-tight container, you can keep the baked cookies up to 5 days or so.They are ready! You can now offer them, add them to your Christmas cookie tray, exchange, or devour them! Storing Tips: You can transfer them gently on a wire rack. TIP: Once baked, allow them to cool completely before handling them.
Do not sprinkle before baking as it will melt and change the texture of the cookie and not present as well but still delicious. Optional: Using a mortar and pestle, crush some real candy canes into dust so you can sprinkle them on your cookies. Gently place all your candy canes on the baking tray and bake. Repeat as needed but make sure you add very little otherwise your ropes won’t hold well together. TIP: If the dough is a little sticky, dust a pinch of flour. Then, place each rope side by side and gently twist them and give them candy cane shapes. Now, take a small piece of white dough (I use an ice cream scoop and use half a scoop) and roll it out into a rope. Also, this is a good time to preheat the oven. In the meantime, prepare your mat to work your dough (or prepare a clean surface such as a table or a counter) and a baking sheet with parchment paper. This is a step you can’t skip as you need the fat to be cold. Lastly, wrap each dough separately in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour. TIP: I push with my thumb to make a dent in the dough and place my food coloring there so it does not drip everywhere.
And, on the other one, drop some red food coloring and knead the dough until uniform. Set one aside it will be your white dough. Now, divide the dough into two equal parts. Then, add the egg and the peppermint extract and mix some more until smooth.įinally, add the flour gradually and continue mixing until you obtain a smooth and non-sticky ball. You will be changing the consistency of the room temperature butter into a spread-like texture. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar.
If you have kids, this is a great activity for them.
#PEPPERMINT CHRISTMAS TREE COOKIES MADE WITH CANDY CANES HOW TO#
How to Make Candy Cane Cookiesīefore diving into the recipe, let me tell you you are going to enjoy baking these cookies as there are really easy to make and present so well. TIP: If you are doing a double batch, you can use the stand mixer with the paddle attachment.
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