CHRISTMAS CANDY CANE COOKIES
Source of Recipe
Aunt Saunny
1 c. shortening (softened)
1 c. powdered sugar
1-1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
Stir into above mixture; mix well. Divide dough into 2 equal parts. Add
color to one half (either red or green can be used). Roll each color
into strips about 4 inches long. Twist together like a rope; shape the
top. Place on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. You can
add 1 teaspoon peppermint extract if you like (to the green half).