Candy Cane Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or oleo, softened
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. red food coloring
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Mix thoroughly butter, shortening, sugar, egg and flavorings.
Blend in flour and salt.
Divide dough in half.
Blend food color in 1/2 of dough.
Shape a teaspoon of dough from each half into 4-inch rope-like dough.
Roll them on lightly floured board.
Place ropes side by side; press together lightly and begin twisting.
Complete each candy cane cookie, one at a time.
Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Curve top of cookie to form the handle of the cane.
This is fun to do with children for the holidays.