Candy Canes

Directions

1. 1
   In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until fluffy.
2. 2
   Add egg, vanilla, extract and salt, beat well.
3. 3
   Add flour and beat until thoroughly mixed.
4. 4
   Divide dough in half.
5. 5
   Add red food coloring to one half.
6. 6
   Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
7. 7
   For each cookie, on a floured surface shape a teaspoon of plain dough and a teaspoon of red dough into a 4 inch long rope.
8. 8
   Place ropes side by side and twist together.
9. 9
   Pinch ends to seal.
10. 10
    Form into a candy cane shape and place 2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
11. 11
    Preheat oven to 350F.
12. 12
    Bake for 8- 10 minutes.
13. 13
    Remove from sheet, cool and brush on icing.