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Vegan Candy Cane Cookies

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Vegan Candy Cane Cookies ~ Easy and festive candy cane cookies. Egg-free and perfect for the holiday season!  via @thiswifecooks

Vegan Candy Cane Cookies ~

Easy and festive candy cane cookies.

Egg-free and perfect for the holiday season! 

Vegan Candy Cane Cookies ~ Easy and festive candy cane cookies. Egg-free and perfect for the holiday season!

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  • Ingredients for Vegan Candy Cane Cookies
  • How to Make Vegan Candy Cane Cookies
  • Vegan Candy Cane Cookies ~ Variations
  • Storage
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Candy Cane Cookie Recipe

‘Tis the season to bake cookies! These soft vegan peppermint cookies are easy to make with pantry ingredients, and the flavor is a delightful combination of cool peppermint flavor with a subtly sweet sugar cookie. 

Vegan Candy Cane Cookies ~ Easy and festive candy cane cookies. Egg-free and perfect for the holiday season!

Ingredients for Vegan Candy Cane Cookies

You will need the following:

  • 1 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons aquafaba, liquid from a can of chickpeas
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup crushed candy canes, or crushed peppermint candies
  • 1 teaspoon salt

How to Make Vegan Candy Cane Cookies

STEP ONE: In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment (or use a hand mixer in a large bowl), cream together the butter and sugar. Add the aquafaba, almond extract, and vanilla extract, mixing to combine.

STEP TWO: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, crushed candy canes, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and continue mixing just until a dough is formed.

STEP THREE: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight, to chill thoroughly. 

STEP FOUR: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

STEP FIVE: Roll the chilled cookie dough into 1-inch balls. Place onto the prepared baking sheet at least 2 inches apart. 

STEP SIX: Bake for 9 minutes. (The cookies will spread slightly but will not brown.) Let the baked cookies rest for 5 minutes on the baking tray, then use a spatula to transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve at room temperature.

Vegan Candy Cane Cookies ~ Easy and festive candy cane cookies. Egg-free and perfect for the holiday season!

Vegan Candy Cane Cookies ~ Variations

  • Sugared Peppermint Cookies – Roll cookie dough balls in granulated sugar, coconut sugar, or even brown sugar just prior to baking. 
  • Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Cookies – Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate (try white chocolate or dark chocolate chips!), then set them on the cooling rack until the chocolate sets. 
  • Peppermint Snowball Cookies – Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
Vegan Candy Cane Cookies ~ Easy and festive candy cane cookies. Egg-free and perfect for the holiday season!

Storage

  • Store these Christmas cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. 

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  • Cranberry Orange Cookies​
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  • Italian Wedding Cookies​

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Vegan Candy Cane Cookies ~ Easy and festive candy cane cookies. Egg-free and perfect for the holiday season!
Vegan Candy Cane Cookies ~ Easy and festive candy cane cookies. Egg-free and perfect for the holiday season!

Vegan Candy Cane Cookies

Easy and festive candy cane cookies. Egg-free and perfect for the holiday season!
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: candy, Christmas, cookies, dairy free, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Refrigeration Time: 2 hours hours
Servings: 36
Calories: 80kcal
Author: Holly Gray
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegan butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons aquafaba liquid from a can of chickpeas
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup crushed candy canes or crushed peppermint candies
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment (or use a hand mixer in a large bowl), cream together the butter and sugar. Add the aquafaba, almond extract, and vanilla extract, mixing to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, crushed candy canes, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and continue mixing just until a dough is formed.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight, to chill thoroughly.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll the chilled cookie dough into 1-inch balls. Place onto the prepared baking sheet at least 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 9 minutes. (The cookies will spread slightly but will not brown.) Let the baked cookies rest for 5 minutes on the baking tray, then use a spatula to transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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