Cream Cheese Candy Cane Cookies Pillsbury Recipe

Festive and fun, these Cream Cheese Candy Cane Cookies are a surprisingly easy recipe using Pillsbury cake mix! Get ready to impress with these beautiful, delicious holiday treats that are perfect for cookie exchanges or enjoying with loved ones. The creamy cream cheese base combined with the vibrant red and white swirl creates an irresistible candy cane cookie.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 44 mins
Calories 999.5 kcal
Protein 24g
Rating 3.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cream Cheese Candy Cane Cookies Pillsbury

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How to Make Cream Cheese Candy Cane Cookies Pillsbury

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter and 4 ounces (113g) softened cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 1 large egg until well combined.
  4. Gradually add 15.25 ounces (432g) Pillsbury white cake mix, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the dough in half.
  6. Add 1-2 teaspoons of red food coloring to one half of the dough. Mix until you achieve a vibrant, even red color. (Start with less and add more as needed.)
  7. For each candy cane, take 1 teaspoon of white dough and 1 teaspoon of red dough.
  8. Roll each into a 4-inch rope.
  9. Place the white and red ropes side-by-side.
  10. Lightly roll the ropes together to slightly combine them.
  11. Gently twist the ropes together.
  12. Place the twisted ropes 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets, shaping each to resemble a candy cane.
  13. Bake for 7-9 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  14. Immediately remove cookies from baking sheets to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

57 g

Sugar

379g

Fat

96g

Carbs

45g