Ingredients
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1 c. soft shortening (half butter)
1 c. sifted confectioners sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. red food coloring
1/4 c. each: finely crushed peppermint stick candy
sugar (if desired)
Preparation
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Mix shortening, sugar, egg and flavorings.
Mix flour and salt; blend in thoroughly.
Divide dough in half.
Blend red food coloring into one-half.
Chill dough until firm.
On lightly floured cloth covered board, roll dough.
Roll double layer of dough gently until 3/16-inch thick.
Roll up tightly as for jelly roll.
Chill 1 hour.
Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Slice 1/8-inch thick. Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake 9 minutes or until lightly browned.
While still warm, brush with egg white glaze and sprinkle with mixture of candy and sugar.
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