CHOCOLATE CANDY CANE COOKIES

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These cookies are so simple, children can help prepare them. They taste delicious and look festive on cookie trays. -Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 ounces white baking chocolate
2/3 cup crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

  • Cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in melted chocolate and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour., Divide dough into 48 pieces; shape each into a 3-in. rope. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets; curve the top of each cookie to form the handle of a candy cane. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely., Melt white chocolate in a microwave; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies and sprinkle with candies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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