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    Home » Dessert » Cookies

    Peanut Butter Candy Cane Cookies

    Published: Feb 22, 2023 · Modified: Mar 4, 2023 by Ashley Havecker

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    With the holiday season in the rearview, you may be swearing off sweets. These peanut butter candy cane cookies might change your mind. (Do you have candy canes left over from the holiday? This is a great way to make them disappear!)

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    • How do I store Peanut Butter Candy Cane Cookies?
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    Are you tempted yet? You won't be able to put these down with creamy peanut butter, and just enough peppermint sprinkled on top. My boys love to crush the candy canes while making these cookies, and it's their favorite part to push them down with a fork and sprinkle bits of candy cane on top.

    Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

    • Peppermint Extract - If you find you don't have this in your cupboard or if you prefer not to add peppermint extract, it's ok. The cookies won't be as pepperminty but will still be good.
    • Candy Cane Kisses - This recipe calls for 70 candy cane kisses. This is at least a 10-ounce bag. The bag sizes seem to vary yearly, and sometimes I want to get the large bag. As long as you have 70 kisses, you're covered. I usually get mine at the grocery store, but you can also order them from Amazon.
    • Butter Flavored Shortening- Shortening in this recipe makes them work. If you want to substitute half butter, you can, but I wouldn't replace all of it. It's also essential to use butter-flavored shortening. Regular shortening will make these taste borderline nasty.
    • Flour - Always all-purpose flour, never self-rising.

    How do I store Peanut Butter Candy Cane Cookies?

    Your peanut butter candy cane cookies will stay delicious in an airtight container on the counter for up to a week. You can also choose to freeze them if you want them to last longer- remember to use a freezer-safe container. 

    Alternatively, you can freeze the dough, and then, when you want to make these cookies, get it out, allow it to thaw, and then use it! Save some pepperminty sprinkles for the top!

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    Peanut Butter Candy Cane Cookies

    Peanut Butter Candy Cane Cookies

    With the holiday season in the rearview, you may be swearing off sweets. These peanut butter candy cane cookies might change your mind. (Do you have candy canes left over from the holiday? This is a great way to make them disappear!)
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    Prep Time 8 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Rest time 3 mins
    Total Time 21 mins
    Course Cookies, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 dozen

    Equipment

    • 2 Cookie Sheets

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ c unsalted butter softened
    • ¾ c light brown sugar
    • ½ c creamy peanut butter
    • 1 egg large
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 ⅓ c all purpose flour
    • pinch of salt
    • ¾ tsp baking soda
    • ¼ c crushed candy cane
    • ⅓ c sugar for rolling

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.
      Ingredients
    • Mix softened butter and brown sugar together well. Mix for 2 minutes.
      Mix Butter and Brown Sugar
    • Add in peanut butter egg, vanilla, salt, baking soda and candy cane.  Mix well for 1-2 minutes.
      Add Other Ingredients
    • Slowly add flour and combine well, do not over mix.
    • Using a cookie scooper - scoop batter and roll each cookie ball in sugar and place on lined cookie sheet.
      Scoop Into Balls
    • Using a fork flatten cookies.
    • Sprinkle top of cookies with crushed candy canes.
      Flatten with Fork
    • Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden brown.
    • Remove from the oven and let set for 3-4 minutes.
      Peanut Butter Candy Cane Cookies
    • Enjoy!
      Peanut Butter Candy Cane Cookies

    Notes

    The egg and butter should be a room temperature
    Keyword Candy Cane, Candy Cane Cookies, Candy Cane recipes, Peanut Butter Candy Cane Cookies, Peanut Butter Candy Cookies, Peanut Butter cookies
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    About Ashley Havecker

    My name is Ashley Havecker. I'm a self-taught cook with decades of experience. It's a bonding experience when family and friends can gather together for a meal. This simple yet powerful bonding is why I’ve built Saving Mealtime to make mealtime more convenient and a precious time of day.

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