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candy cane shortbread cookies on white plte wtih candy cane kisses
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Candy Cane Shortbread Cookies

These Candy Cane Shortbread Cookies are soft cookies bursting with peppermint flavor, and topped with a sweet Candy Cane Kiss.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 36 Cookies
Calories: 110kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • electic mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • cookie sheets
  • Parchment paper, optional

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • ⅓ cup colored sugar if desired
  • 36 Hershey’s Kisses Candy Cane candies unwrapped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Beat the butter and medium speed for 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides. Add the sugar and continue beating for 5 to 7 minutes or until fluffy.
  • Mix in the extracts until combined.
  • Add the flour and beat until mixed.
  • Using a small (1 tablespoon) cookie scoop, portion the cookie dough and shape into balls. Roll each ball in the colored sugar if desired. Place on the baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cookies are puffed and the edges are set.
  • After removing the cookies from the oven, press one kiss into the center of each cookie.
  • Transfer to a wire rack and allow the cookies to cool completely. The candies will look like they are melting but do not disturb them and they will resolidify in the correct shape.

Notes

  • I recommend using a cookie scoop for making the cookies. That way you get an even-sized cookie that bakes up similar in size.
  • It's important that you make sure that your butter is completely at room temperature before you start to mix up the cookie dough.
  • Allow the cookies to cool slightly but not completely before you add the Kiss to the cookie.
  • Also make sure to not mess with the Hershey Kisses once you place them in the cookie, as they will melt a little but if you don't touch them they will hold shape.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.4mg