Candy Cane Thumbprints

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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Garnish: finely crushed peppermint candies
  • Filling:
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Blend butter, sugar and salt with an electric mixer on low speed. Mix in egg and vanilla. Beat in as much flour as possible; stir in remaining flour.
  2. Cover; chill for one hour.
  3. Shape dough into one-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  4. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly golden around edges.
  5. Remove from oven; make a thumbprint in each cookie with thumb. Cool.
  6. For Filling: blend butter and extract. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk to a piping consistency. Pipe filling into centers; sprinkle with crushed candy.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

943 kcal 47% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.1g 18% DV
Total Fat 37.2g 48% DV
Carbs 132.8g 48% DV
Fiber 5.4g 19% DV
Sugar 60.1g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9945.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 570.3mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 141.3mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 116mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 21mg 23% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 266.3mg 20% DV
Iron 6.1mg 34% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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