Peppermint Canes Recipe Peppermint Canes Recipe

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with mixer until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in egg and peppermint extract. On low speed, beat in flour until blended. Divide dough into 4 equal logs; wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm.

Heat oven to 400ºF. Roll each log into 1⁄2-in.-wide ropes. Cut into 4-in. strips; bend into 3-in. cane shapes and place 11⁄2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheet(s).

Bake 8 to 10 minutes until edges are light golden. Remove cookies to wire rack to cool completely. Decorate with icing as shown.

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with mixer until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in egg and peppermint extract. On low speed, beat in flour until blended. Divide dough into 4 equal logs; wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm.

Heat oven to 400ºF. Roll each log into 1⁄2-in.-wide ropes. Cut into 4-in. strips; bend into 3-in. cane shapes and place 11⁄2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheet(s).

Bake 8 to 10 minutes until edges are light golden. Remove cookies to wire rack to cool completely. Decorate with icing as shown.