The Best Easy Christmas Cookies Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is a budget-friendly substitute.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while granulated sugar is more economical.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a stand mixer bowl, add softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar.

Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes on slightly below medium speed.

Crack 1 egg into a separate container to avoid shell pieces, then add it to the mixer.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of almond extract to the mixture.

Mix until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, salt, and crushed candy canes until incorporated.

Pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture in the stand mixer.

Mix on low speed until the dough just comes together, which should take less than a minute.

Turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl to incorporate any remaining dough by hand.

Shape the dough into small pieces and roll them into ropes about 6 inches long.

Twist one red and one plain rope together to form a candy cane shape.

Place the shaped cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for less than 10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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