Thursday, June 7, 2012

Candy Cane Cookies


1/2 cup soft shortening
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp red food coloring

Mix shortening, butter, sugar, egg, and flavorings. Mix flour, and salt and stir in. Divide dough in half. Blend food coloring into one half. Roll 1tsp each color dough on lightly floured board into 4 inch long strips. Place 2 strips together, press lightly together and twist like a rope. Put on ungreased baking sheet and curve one end to form candy cane. Bake 9 mins at 375F.

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