Candy Cane Cookies

9 ingredients
9 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. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. red food coloring

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat oven to 375°.
  2. 2
    Mix thoroughly the first 6 ingredients. Blend in flour and salt.
  3. 3
    Divide dough in half; blend food coloring into 1/2.
  4. 4
    Shape 1 teaspoon dough from each 1/2 into 4-inch rope. Roll back and forth on lightly floured board.
  5. 5
    Place ropes, side by side.
  6. 6
    Press together lightly and twist.
  7. 7
    Place on ungreased baking sheet; curve top of cookie to form a cane.
  8. 8
    Bake about 9 minutes, until set and very light brown.
  9. 9
    Makes about 2 to 4 dozen cookies, depending on size of canes.

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