Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together the butter and sugar in a bowl until well-combined. Then add the remaining ingredients, except the candy canes, and fold together.
Scoop cookie dough onto a greased baking pan, one heaping tablespoon per cookie. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes -- the middle of the cookie does not have to be cooked through. Top with candy canes and let sit for 5 minutes. Enjoy!