Candy Corn Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
2. 2
   Beat in vanilla.
3. 3
   Combine flour, baking.soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
4. 4
   Divide dough in half.
5. 5
   Tint one portion yellow.
6. 6
   Divide remaining dough into two-third and one-third.
7. 7
   portions.
8. 8
   Color the larger portion orange; leave smaller portion white.
9. 9
   Shape each portion of dough into two 8-inch logs.
10. 10
    Flatten top and push sides in at a slight angle.
11. 11
    Place orange logs on yellow logs; push the sides in at a.
12. 12
    slight angle.
13. 13
    Top with white logs; form a rounded top.
14. 14
    Wrap in plastic wrap.
15. 15
    Chill for 4 hours or until firm.
16. 16
    Unwrap and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
17. 17
    Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
18. 18
    Bake at 350 F degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until set.
19. 19
    Remove to wire racks to cool.