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Christmas Candy Cane Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 c. butter or oleo, softened
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 t. almond extract
1 t. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 t. salt
1/2 t. red cake color
1/2 c. crushed peppermint candy
1/2 c granulated sugar
Directions:
Directions:
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix thoroughly butter, shortening, confectioners' sugar, egg and flavorings. Blend in flour and salt. Divide dough in half; blend food color into one half.

Shape 1 t dough from each half into a 4" rope. For smooth, even ropes, roll them back and forth on lightly floured board. Place ropes side by side; press together lightly and twist. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Curve top down to form handle of cane.
Bake about 9 minutes or until set and very light brown. Mix candy and granulated sugar. Immediately sprinkle cookies with candy mixture; remove from baking sheet.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4 dozen cookies
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This recipe was in my very first recipe book back in the 1950's and was my only "fancy" cookie I could make. It's still good!

 

 

 

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