Description
Delicious Sourdough Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies with a festive twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1⅓ cups (180 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (70 g) sourdough discard
- 3¼ cups (455 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoons red food coloring
- Optional Peppermint Glaze: ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¾–1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, cream butter and powdered sugar on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add peppermint extract, vanilla extract, egg, and sourdough discard. Mix until combined, scraping the bowl as needed.
- Gradually add flour and salt. Mix on low until a dough forms.
- Divide dough into two equal portions. Shape one into a disc and wrap.
- Add red food coloring to the remaining dough and mix until evenly colored. Shape into a disc and wrap.
- Refrigerate both doughs for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pinch off 1 teaspoon from each dough. Roll into balls, then into 4-inch ropes. Twist together, pinch ends, and curve into a candy cane shape.
- Place on baking sheet and repeat with remaining dough. Chill briefly if dough softens.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden. Rest on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Optional Glaze: Mix heavy cream, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- Sprinkle coarse sugar before baking or crushed peppermint candy after baking for extra texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5–7 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Sourdough Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies, festive cookies, holiday baking, peppermint cookies