# Spiraled Candy Cane Cookies These Sweet Butter Cookies Make the Perfect Holiday Treat By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-12-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-cane-cookies References: [thekitchn](http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-candy-cane-cookies-dessert-recipes-from-the-kitchn-213928) 'The Kitchn' put together a recipe for making sweet candy cane cookies. This time of year, there is no shortage of [Christmas cookie recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-city-cookies-holiday-range) available. This festive tutorial puts a creative twist on traditional butter cookies by turning them into candy canes. Although they look complex, the spiraled candy cane cookies are incredibly simple to make. To begin, you need to make a batch of [butter cookie dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-cookie-dough-pucks). This dough is infused with vanilla and [peppermint extract](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thin-crispy-peppermint-cocoa-cookies) to mimic the flavors of a traditional candy cane. Half of the dough is set aside while the other half is dyed red. The two batches of dough are then rolled into long pieces and twisted around one another. This process results in a colorful cookie that resembles that of a candy cane. With its signature hook-shape, the cookies are perfect for resting on the edge of a warm cup of cocoa. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Holiday Cookie Recipes:** Explore innovative variations of traditional holiday cookies to stand out in the market. - **Creative Twist on Traditional Recipes:** Incorporate unique flavors or visual elements to disrupt the traditional cookie market. - **Colorful and Fun Desserts:** Develop eye-catching desserts that are visually appealing and can be enjoyed by all ages. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery and Pastry:** Bakeries can explore new flavor combinations and visual presentations to attract customers seeking innovative desserts. - **Food Packaging:** Packaging companies can create customized packaging solutions for colorful and visually appealing cookie products. - **Hot Beverage Industry:** Collaborate with hot beverage brands to create cookie products specifically designed to complement their beverages, providing a unique consumer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snack Cake-Flavored Candy Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twinkies-candy-canes.md) - [Confetti Cake Candy Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-candy-canes.md) - [Wintery Soft-Baked Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-baked-sugar-with-sprinkles-icing-cookies.md) - [Cookie-Flavored Candy Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-scout-thin-mints-candy-canes.md) - [Candy Cane Wafer Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-cane-baton-wafer-cookies.md) - [Seasonal Soft-Baked Cookie Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betty-crocker-soft-baked-cookie-mix.md) - [Christmas Eve Cookie Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-for-santa-cookie-kit.md) - [Ready-to-Bake Holiday Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-frosted-sugar-cookie-kit.md) - [Festive Cookie Doughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-white-choc-cookie-dough.md)