Candy Cane Cookies

11 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter, softened
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp. almond
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. red food coloring
  • 1/2 c. crushed peppermint candy
  • 1/2 c. sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. 2
    Mix thoroughly butter, shortening, sugar, egg and flavorings.
  3. 3
    Blend in flour and salt.
  4. 4
    Divide dough in half; blend food color into one half.
  5. 5
    Shape 1 teaspoon dough from each half into 4-inch rope.
  6. 6
    Press together and twist.
  7. 7
    Place on ungreased baking sheet; curve top down to form cane.
  8. 8
    Bake about 9 minutes.
  9. 9
    Sprinkle with candy and sugar mixture.

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