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Almond Candy Cane Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these festive Almond Candy Cane Cookies, perfect for the holiday season. Made with almond flour, powdered sugar, and crushed candy canes, these cookies are naturally gluten-free and have a lovely almond flavor enhanced with a hint of crushed peppermint. They’re easy to shape into cute candy cane forms and baked until lightly golden, creating a crunchy and sweet treat that’s perfect for gift-giving or holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Almond Flour
  • 1/3 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Crushed Candy Cane (about 2 candy canes)

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and set it aside for easy cookie removal and cleanup.
  2. Crush the Candy Canes: Place unwrapped candy canes into a Ziploc bag, seal it tightly, and use a rolling pin to gently tap them against a hard surface until the candy is crushed into tiny pieces. Avoid leaving large chunks. Set aside.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, powdered sugar, and crushed candy cane pieces evenly.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients and Form Dough: Pour in the water and almond extract, stirring the mixture to form a sticky dough. You may need to lightly grease your hands with oil or water to help squeeze and bring the dough together.
  5. Shape the Cookies: Scoop roughly 2 tablespoons of dough at a time, roll it into a ball, then shape it into a long cylinder. Bend the top of the cylinder to form a candy cane shape. Place each shaped cookie on the prepared cookie sheet, leaving about a thumb-width of space between them.
  6. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until they are dry and the bottoms have lightly golden edges.
  7. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the cookie sheet at room temperature for about 15 minutes to firm up, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  8. Optional Decoration: If desired, drizzle vegan royal icing over the cooled cookies for an extra festive touch.

Notes

  • Almond flour provides a naturally gluten-free base, making these cookies suitable for gluten-sensitive diets.
  • Crushed candy canes add peppermint flavor and a festive, crunchy texture.
  • Greasing your hands lightly helps manage the sticky dough without adding extra flour which could dry out the cookies.
  • Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  • For decoration, a vegan royal icing is optional but adds sweetness and a beautiful finish.

Keywords: almond flour cookies, candy cane cookies, gluten free holiday cookies, peppermint cookies, festive cookies, Christmas cookies, vegan cookies

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