Candy Cane Thumbprints

Candy Cane Thumbprints
45 min.
36
98kcal

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Looking for a festive dessert that perfectly captures the spirit of the holiday season? Look no further than these delightful Candy Cane Thumbprints! With their vibrant, minty flavor and beautiful presentation, they are sure to be a hit at any gathering or celebration.

The combination of buttery cookies with a luscious peppermint filling makes every bite a delightful experience. These cookies are not only visually appealing, with their festive crushed candy cane topping, but they also provide a delectable balance of sweet and refreshing flavors that brighten up any dessert table.

What sets this recipe apart is its simplicity and the joy of making it with family and friends. Gather your loved ones in the kitchen, roll up your sleeves, and create these tasty treats together! In just 45 minutes, you'll have 36 scrumptious cookies to share or enjoy yourself. Plus, with only 98 calories per cookie, you can indulge without the guilt!

Whether you're hosting a holiday party, attending a cookie exchange, or simply craving a sweet treat, these Candy Cane Thumbprints are the perfect choice. So, let’s get baking and make some sweet memories this holiday season!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • 0.7 cup butter softened
  •  eggs beaten
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoons milk 
  • 36 servings peppermint candies crushed finely
  • 0.3 teaspoon peppermint extract 
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Blend butter, sugar and salt with an electric mixer on low speed.
  2. Mix in egg and vanilla. Beat in as much flour as possible; stir in remaining flour.
  3. Cover; chill for one hour.
  4. Shape dough into one-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  5. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly golden around edges.
  6. Remove from oven; make a thumbprint in each cookie with thumb. Cool.
  7. For Filling: blend butter and extract. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk to a piping consistency. Pipe filling into centers; sprinkle with crushed candy.

Nutrition Facts

Calories98kcal
Protein3.21%
Fat47.14%
Carbs49.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.86
Glycemic Load
4.82
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.0752173863027%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:98.29kcal
4.91%
Fat:5.22g
8.03%
Saturated Fat:3.32g
20.74%
Carbohydrates:12.37g
4.12%
Net Carbohydrates:12.23g
4.45%
Sugar:8.28g
9.2%
Cholesterol:17.01mg
5.67%
Sodium:56.02mg
2.44%
Alcohol:0.05g
100%
Alcohol %:0.28%
100%
Protein:0.8g
1.6%
Selenium:2.25µg
3.22%
Vitamin A:151.49IU
3.03%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.79%
Folate:10.28µg
2.57%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.07%
Manganese:0.04mg
1.83%
Vitamin B3:0.31mg
1.56%
Iron:0.27mg
1.49%
Source:My Recipes