Candy Cane Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375°.
2. 2
   Mix first 6 ingredients, then stir in flour and salt.
3. 3
   Divide in half; tint one half with food coloring.
4. 4
   For each candy cane, shape 1 teaspoon of dough into 4-inch roll.
5. 5
   Roll back and forth on a lightly floured board.
6. 6
   Place one red strip next to a white strip side by side.
7. 7
   Press together lightly and twist.
8. 8
   Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Curve top down to form handle of cane.
10. 10
    Bake 8 to 9 minutes.
11. 11
    Cute with sprinkles!