Whisk together the flour and baking soda in a large bowl and set aside.
Add the soft unsalted butter and granulated sugar to a standing mixer with the whisk or paddle attachment and beat on high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 to 6 minutes. Alternatively beat in a bowl with a hand mixer.
Next, add the eggs one at a time until combined and then add in the vanilla.
Pour in 2 crushed candy canes on slow speed and mix until combined
Roll 2 tablespoons of the cookie dough into a ball and place it on a cookie sheet tray lines with parchment paper and repeat the process until the dough is gone or 24 cookies have been formed.
Flatten out each cookie slightly, brush the tops with butter, and sprinkle on a small amount of coarse turbinado sugar on top as well as the remaining 2 crushed candy cane pieces.
Bake the cookies at 350° for 16 to 18 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
