Candy Cane Cookies

A delightful guide to creating enchanting candy cane cookies that capture the spirit of the holidays.

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In a bowl, combine butter and sugar, beating until smooth and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
Add egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract, mixing until well blended (about 3 minutes).
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until combined (about 5 minutes).
Divide the dough in half; color one half with red gel food coloring.
Wrap each portion in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Roll equal pieces of red and white dough into ropes and twist them together to form candy canes (approximately 20 minutes).
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake for 8-10 minutes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Allow cookies to cool on trays before serving (about 10 minutes).

For added variety, try substituting chocolate mint or incorporate sprinkles into the dough.