Ingredients
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1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. confectioners sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. red food coloring
Preparation
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Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Mix thoroughly the first 6 ingredients. Blend in flour and salt.
Divide dough in half; blend food coloring into 1/2.
Shape 1 teaspoon dough from each 1/2 into 4-inch rope. Roll back and forth on lightly floured board.
Place ropes, side by side.
Press together lightly and twist.
Place on ungreased baking sheet; curve top of cookie to form a cane.
Bake about 9 minutes, until set and very light brown.
Makes about 2 to 4 dozen cookies, depending on size of canes.
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