Ingredients
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1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. powdered sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. almond
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. sugar
Preparation
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Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Mix thoroughly butter, shortening, sugar, egg and flavorings.
Blend in flour and salt.
Divide dough in half; blend food color into one half.
Shape 1 teaspoon dough from each half into 4-inch rope.
Press together and twist.
Place on ungreased baking sheet; curve top down to form cane.
Bake about 9 minutes.
Sprinkle with candy and sugar mixture.
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