Carmen'S Candy Cane Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. margarine, softened
1/2 c. butter
1 c. confectioners sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. all-purpose 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.
Thoroughly mix margarine, butter, confectioners sugar, egg and flavorings.
Blend in flour and salt. Divide dough in two portions.
Blend food color into half of dough.
Shape 1 teaspoon dough from each half into 4-inch rope.