Well the first cookie of the cookie platter saga begins tonite! And the first cookies shall be...Candy Cane Cookies! Now I've made these before and they're a huge hit with my family, they're also very easy to do...
1/2 tube refigereated sugar cookie dough (softened)
2 tbs all purpose flour
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1/2 tsp red food coloring
In a large bowl, beat the cookie dough, flour and extract until smooth. Divide dough in half; mix food coloring into one portion.
Shape 1 tsp of white dough into a 6 in. rope. Shape 1 tsp of red dough into a 6 in rope. Place ropes side by side; press together lightly and twist.
Place on an ungreased baking sheet; curve top of cookie to form handle of cane. Repeat with remaining dough, placing cookies 2 in. apart on baking sheets.
Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes before carefully removing to wire racks.
Also if you have the time...here's a quick tip for easy teaspoons of dough. Pat your dough into a rectangle on a baking sheet and freeze until almost solid. Then slice it into a grid. Pick up and roll pieces for baking! All cookies are then the same size!!
So...at least an hour and a half later...I'm done with candy cane cookies...for now at least! The problem with this recipe is that it doesn't turn out nearly as many cookies as it promises. This could be my fault because I like bigger cookies...yep it's my fault, but anyways I will have to revisit this one before sending out cookie platters!
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