Candy Cane Twists

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Combine powdered sugar, butter, egg, peppermint extract and vanilla in bowl.
3. 3
   Beat at medium speed until creamy.
4. 4
   Add flour and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.
5. 5
   Divide dough in half.
6. 6
   Stir candy into half of dough.
7. 7
   Beat food color into remaining half of dough.
8. 8
   Roll 1 teaspoon of each dough to 4-inch rope to create each candy cane.
9. 9
   Place 2 ropes side by side; twist gently and roll dough together.
10. 10
    (For best results, complete cookies 1 at a time to prevent drying out.)
11. 11
    Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
12. 12
    Curve 1 end to form handle of cane.
13. 13
    Bake 10-12 minutes or until set.
14. 14
    Let stand 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to cooling rack.