Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy (like candy canes!)
1/2 cup white sugar
Preparation
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Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Mix thoroughly butter, shortening, powdered sugar, egg and flavorings.
Blend in flour and salt.
Divide dough in half; blend in red food coloring into one half.
Shape one teaspoon dough from each half into 4 inch rope.
For smooth, even ropes, roll them back and forth on lightly floured board.
Place ropes side-by-side.
Press together lightly and twist.
Complete cookies one at a time.
Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Curve top down to from handle of cane.
Bake about 9 minutes or until set and very light brown.
Mix crushed candy and granulated sugar.
Immediately sprinkle warm cookies with candy mixture; remove from baking sheet.
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