Candy Cane Sticks Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Line one or two large baking sheets with nonstick foil and set aside.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, knead together cookie dough, 1/4 cup of the crushed candy canes, the mint extract and flour until combined.
4. 4
   Break off a level teaspoon of dough and roll into a 4 1/2 to 5-inch long rope.
5. 5
   Transfer to prepared baking sheet,spacing ropes at least 1 inch apart.
6. 6
   Repeat until entire sheet is full.
7. 7
   Cover dough and refrigerate in between batches.
8. 8
   Bake at 350 for 7 minutes until puffed and just begining to color.
9. 9
   Do not overbake!
10. 10
    Remove cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. 11
    Repeat using all dough.
12. 12
    To form a glaze, stir together confectioners' sugar and 4 teaspoons of water until smooth, spreading consistency.
13. 13
    Brush some of the glaze over sticks and let dry completely.
14. 14
    With a small, clean paintbrush, use remaining glaze to paint stripes diagonally across sticks, spacing about 1/2 inch apart.
15. 15
    Immediately sprinkle stripes with some of the remaining crushed candy to resemble a candy cane.
16. 16
    Let dry completely.