Candy Cane Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. sifted confectioners sugar
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 candy canes
1/2 c. granulated sugar

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Mix shortening, sugar, egg and flavorings. Mix flour and salt; stir into shortening mixture.
Divide dough in half and blend food coloring into 1/2.
Roll a 4 inch strip (1 tablespoon) dough from each color in flour.
Place strips side by side; press lightly together and twist like rope.
Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Form in shape of cane.
Bake 9 minutes until lightly browned.
While still warm, sprinkle with mixture of candy and sugar.
Makes 4 dozen canes.