The holiday season is all about warmth, comfort, and the sweet aroma of baking. Candy cane cookies bring a festive twist to traditional treats, filling your home with delightful scents and flavors. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these scrumptious recipes that will make your holidays even sweeter!
Candy Cane Swirl Cookies

Candy Cane Cookies from Simply Recipes
Rating: 4.3. Ingredients: Egg white, red food coloring, peppermint extract, baking powder, all purpose flour Total Time: 3 hr 44 min.

Red and White Candy Cane Cookies and Pinwheel Cookies from Curly Girl Kitchen
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Vanilla bean paste, almond extract, food coloring, powdered sugar, all purpose flour Total Time: 2 hr 27 min.

Candy Cane Swirl Cookies from McCormick
Ingredients: Candy cane, butter, peppermint extract, egg, red food Total Time: 42 min.
Imagine biting into a soft, buttery cookie that swirls with red and white candy cane colors. These cookies not only look stunning, but each bite offers a burst of minty flavor that’s oh-so-festive!
To make these, you’ll need basic cookie ingredients like flour, butter, and sugar, along with crushed candy canes for that signature taste. What makes these cookies special is their visual appeal and the fun swirling technique that makes them a hit at any holiday gathering.
Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Cookies

Loaded Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Cookies from Broma Bakery
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Brown sugar, candy canes, baking soda, semi sweet chocolate, egg yolk Total Time: 25 mins.

Easy Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Cookies from The Café Sucre Farine
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Brown sugar, sweet chocolate chips, crushed candy canes, egg yolks, baking soda

Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies from Lemons & Zest
Rating: 4.9. Ingredients: White chocolate chips, brown sugar, chocolate chips, candy canes, egg Total Time: 30 mins.
If you’re a fan of the classic chocolate chip cookie, this recipe takes it to a whole new level! The addition of crushed candy canes not only adds a pop of color but also a delightful minty crunch that complements the gooey chocolate perfectly.
With a mixture of brown sugar, vanilla extract, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, these cookies are rich and satisfying. The combination of flavors will have everyone reaching for seconds, making them a festive favorite at cookie exchanges!
Candy Cane Peppermint Bark Cookies
These cookies are like a festive hug in cookie form! With a rich chocolate base and a layer of white chocolate topped with crushed candy canes, they are as delicious as they are beautiful.
The ingredients are simple: flour, cocoa powder, and a touch of peppermint extract for that extra zing. What makes them stand out is the delightful contrast of textures—soft cookie with a crunchy topping that will keep you coming back for more!
Candy Cane Sugar Cookies

Candy Cane Cookies (Metric) from Cookidoo
Rating: 3.6. Ingredients: 1 h 45 min Total Time: 1 h 45 min.

Candy Cane Sugar Cookies from Better Homes & Gardens
Rating: 5. Ingredients: 1 h 7 min Total Time: 1 h 7 min.
Classic sugar cookies are always a holiday favorite, but adding crushed candy canes gives them a delightful twist! These cookies are sweet, buttery, and just the right amount of festive.
Made with basic sugar cookie ingredients, this recipe shines with the addition of peppermint extract and crushed candy canes mixed right into the dough. The result is a cookie that not only tastes fantastic but also brings a smile to everyone’s face with its cheerful red-and-white appearance!
Candy Cane Linzer Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Linzer Cookies from Smells Like Home
Ingredients: Crushed candy cane, heavy cream, peppermint extract, egg, baking powder Total Time: 2 hr 50 min.

Candy Cane Cookies from Gonna Want Seconds
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Red food coloring, peppermint extract, egg, sugar, all purpose flour Total Time: 29 min.

Soft and Sweet Linzer Cookies from Baking with Blondie
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Strawberry jam, almond extract, powdered sugar, eggs, vanilla
Linzer cookies are a delightful treat on their own, but when you add candy canes, they become something truly magical! These cookies have a nutty flavor, thanks to ground almonds, and are filled with a sweet peppermint frosting that’s simply irresistible.
The ingredients include flour, almonds, and a festive filling made from crushed candy canes mixed with buttercream. The beauty of this recipe lies in the heart-shaped cutouts that showcase the sweet filling, making them perfect for sharing during the holidays!
Candy Cane Cookie Bars

Candy Cane Cookie Bars from Lord Byron's Kitchen
Rating: 3.4. Ingredients: Brown sugar, mini chocolate chips, candy canes, egg, all purpose flour Total Time: brown sugar, mini chocolate chips, candy canes, egg, all purpose flour.

Candy Cane Kiss Cookie Bars from The Girl Who Ate Everything
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Cream cheese, candy cane kisses, red food coloring, powdered sugar, milk Total Time: 43 min.

Candy Cane Cookie Bars from Mrs Happy Homemaker
Rating: 4. Ingredients: White chocolate chips, brown sugar, candy canes, egg, all purpose flour Total Time: 20 min.
Why settle for individual cookies when you can have a whole tray of candy cane cookie bars? These bars are chewy, soft, and packed with the delightful flavors of peppermint and chocolate!
You’ll use a simple cookie dough base, mixed with chocolate chips and topped with a layer of crushed candy canes for that festive crunch. The best part? They’re super easy to make, and you can cut them into any size you want, making them perfect for parties or just a cozy night in!