Candy Cane Cookies

11 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 c. confectioners sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. red food coloring
  • 1/2 c. crushed peppermint candy
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat oven to 375°.
  2. 2
    Mix thoroughly, butter, shortening, confectioners sugar, egg and flavorings.
  3. 3
    Blend in flour and salt. Divide dough in half; blend food coloring into one half.
  4. 4
    Shape 1 teaspoon dough from each half into 4 inch rope.
  5. 5
    For smooth even ropes roll them back and forth on lightly floured board.
  6. 6
    Place ropes side by side; press together lightly and twist.
  7. 7
    Complete cookies one at a time.
  8. 8
    Place on ungreased baking sheet.
  9. 9
    Curve top down to form handle of cane.
  10. 10
    Bake about 9 minutes or until set and very light brown.
  11. 11
    Mix candy and granulated sugar.
  12. 12
    Immediately sprinkle cookies with candy mixture; remove from baking sheet. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

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