Indulge in the perfect holiday treat with these delightful Red Velvet Candy Cane Cookies. With a festive twist and a rich red velvet flavor, these cookies are a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. The iconic candy cane shape adds a touch of holiday magic, making them a charming addition to any festive gathering. Follow the simple steps below to bring these festive delights to your table.Red Velvet Candy Cane Cookies!
Cooktime: 8 minutes
Preptime: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 330 grams of flour
- 1 egg
- 150 grams of sugar
- 200 grams of butter
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 teaspoons cocoa powder
- Red food coloring
Instructions
- Cream together sugar and butter until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and mix well.
- Incorporate flour, baking powder, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Knead until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half.
- Mix cocoa powder and red food coloring into one half of the dough until a beautiful dark red color is achieved.
- Wrap both halves of the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator and preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius.
- Roll out the dough into thin strands.
- Twist one strand of each color together to create a candy cane shape.
- Cut the twisted strands into pieces of your desired length and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle extra granulated sugar over the cookies.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven until slightly golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
