These Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that combines the buttery richness of shortbread cookies with festive candy cane crunch and chocolate chips. Perfect for sharing or gifting, these cookies are sure to bring joy to your celebrations.

This slice and bake recipe is easy to follow and can be customized with festive sprinkles for an extra touch of holiday cheer. They make great giftable treats for friends and family during the festive season.

Festive Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies Recipe

These shortbread cookies are infused with crushed candy canes and chocolate chips, creating a deliciously sweet and minty flavor. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields approximately 24 cookies.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
• Festive sprinkles for decoration (optional)

Instructions

1. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
3. Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and crushed candy canes until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
4. Shape the Dough: Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
5. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Slice and Bake: Remove the dough from the refrigerator and slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. If desired, sprinkle festive sprinkles on top of each cookie.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Chill Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 120kcal
• Fat: 8g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 12g