Candy Canes

Candy Canes
Originally Published on: December 21, 1978
Yield: 2 dozen

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
• 1/2 egg
• 3/4 tsp. almond extract
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. red food coloring
• 1/4 cup crushed peppermints
• 1/4 cup sugar

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 375°F.
2. Mix shortening, egg and flavorings thoroughly. Mix flour, salt and stir into egg mixture. Divide dough in half.
3. Blend food coloring into one half. Using 1 teaspoon dough, roll out 4-inch strips of each color. Place strips side by side, press together and twist. Roll in mint-sugar mixture.
4. Place on cookie sheet. Bake 9 minutes.