Grandma Krup'S Christmas Candy Cane Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. margarine
2 c. confectioners sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
3 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. peppermint extract
2 eggs
5 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. red food coloring

Preparation

Mix margarine, eggs, flavorings and sugars.
Add flour with salt.
Divide dough in half.
Put red food coloring in 1/2 dough. Use a little confectioners sugar and a little flour to make dough less sticky and break into small balls.
Roll out like a stick; do white and red sticks, then twist together.
Put on baking pan. Bake until light brown at 375\u00b0 (about 9 to 12 minutes).
Makes 4 dozen.