Candy Cane Cookies I
Nutrition :
257 calories,
4.2 stars -
based on 342 reviews
Yield : 2 dozen
Ingredients
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½ cup butter½ cup shortening1 cup sifted confectioners sugar1 egg1 ½ teaspoons almond extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon red food coloring
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).Mix well the shortening and butter, sugar, egg, almond and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt and add to shortening mixture. Divide dough in half.Blend red food coloring into one half. Roll 1 teaspoon of the red dough and 1 teaspoon of the white dough on lightly floured board into 4 inch strips. Place strips side by side and press lightly together and twist like a rope. Curve top of rope down to look like the handle of a candy cane.Bake 9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove while still warm. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup crushed peppermint stick candy and 1/2 cup sugar (optional).
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