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Candy Cane Cookies

List of Ingredients





1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. red food coloring
1/3 cup finely crushed peppermint candy
1/3 cup sugar


Recipe




Cream shortening and butter in a large bowl until fluffy;
add the next 6 ingredients and mix well. Divide dough in
half; add food coloring to one portion, mixing well. On a
lightly floured surface roll a tsp. of each dough into a
4 1/4-inch rope. Place ropes side by side, and carefully
twist together; curve one end down to resemble a cane.
Repeat with remaining dough. Place cookies on an ungreased
baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for about 9 minutes
or just until edges begin to brown. Combine candy and
sugar; mix well. Remove cookies from pans while warm and
coat with candy mixture.
Makes about 4 dozen.