Description
Soft, buttery Candy Cane Kiss Cookies are the perfect holiday treat, combining a classic sugar cookie base with a festive peppermint chocolate center. This easy recipe is ideal for quick dessert ideas, holiday baking, edible gifts, and fun food ideas for parties or family gatherings.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
24 candy cane kisses
Instructions
1. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until a dough forms.
5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
7. Remove from oven and gently press a candy cane kiss into each cookie.
8. Let cookies cool completely on a rack before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for a smoother dough and better texture.
Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and tender.
Press the candy kisses gently to avoid cracking the cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: holiday cookies, easy recipe, dessert ideas, Christmas cookies, peppermint cookies