Peppermint Cookies

Name: Peppermint Cookies
Ingredients: 1 c. shortening (1/2 butter or margarine); 1 c. powdered sugar, sifted; 1 egg; 1 1/2 tsp. almond extract; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 1/2 c. flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. red food coloring; 1/2 c. crushed peppermint candy; 1/2 c. granulated sugar

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 c. shortening (1/2 butter or margarine)
1 c. powdered sugar, sifted
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. red food coloring
1/2 c. crushed peppermint candy
1/2 c. granulated sugar

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375°.
2

Cream shortening, sugar, egg and flavorings.
3

Mix in flour and salt.
4

Divide dough in half.
5

Blend food coloring into one portion.
6

Roll 1 teaspoon each of colored and plain dough into two 4-inch strips.
7

Twist the two strips together and curve top to form a cane.
8

Bake about 9 minutes. While warm, sprinkle cookies with combination of candy and sugar.