Peppermint Candy Canes

Name: Peppermint Candy Canes
Yield: Makes about 72 cookies
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups (11 1/4 ounces), all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon, salt; 16 tablespoons, unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces), granulated sugar, plus 1/2 cup for rolling; 1/2 cup (2 ounces), confectioners' sugar; 2 , large egg yolks; 2 teaspoons, peppermint extract; 1 teaspoon, vanilla extract; 12 drops, red food coloring

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We wanted to take the candy cane concept—the big peppermint flavor, the hooked shape, and the bold stripes—and reimagine it in cookie form.

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SERVESMakes about 72 cookies

TIME1¾ hours, plus 2¼ hours chilling and 20 minutes cooling

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Red-and-white-striped candy canes are probably the most iconic sweet of the holiday season, but on their own they aren't all that interesting. Two teaspoons of peppermint extract ably flavored basic butter cookies with a smooth, cool pepper...

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