Peppermint Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening (1/2 butter or margarine)
1 c. powdered sugar, sifted
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
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. granulated sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Cream shortening, sugar, egg and flavorings.
Mix in flour and salt.
Divide dough in half.
Blend food coloring into one portion.
Roll 1 teaspoon each of colored and plain dough into two 4-inch strips.
Twist the two strips together and curve top to form a cane.
Bake about 9 minutes. While warm, sprinkle cookies with combination of candy and sugar.