Candy Cane Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. confectioners sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. red food color
1/2 c. crushed peppermint candy
1/2 c. granulated sugar

Preparation

Combine butter, confectioners sugar, egg and flavorings. Blend well.
Mix in flour and salt.
Divide dough in half.
Blend food color into 1/2 of the dough.
Shape 1 teaspoon dough from each half into a 4-inch rope.
For smooth even ropes, roll them back and forth on lightly floured boards.
Place ropes side by side.
Press together at top and twist.
Complete cookies, one at a time.
Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for about 9 minutes, until set.