Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Candy cane kisses, unwrapped
Optional: extra granulated or sparkling sugar for rolling
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Add egg and vanilla, beating until combined.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until a dough forms.
7. Chill dough for 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
8. Roll chilled dough into small balls, then roll in sugar if desired.
9. Place on prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
10. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until cookies are just set.
11. Remove from oven and immediately press a candy cane kiss into the center of each cookie.
12. Let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential for the best texture.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Freeze dough balls for later baking—add kisses after baking, not before.
Perfect for holiday gifting—layer between parchment to keep them pretty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg