Francine's Texas Cuisine

 

Candy Canes   Mix together: 1 cup shortening (half margarine) 1 cup powdered sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla Sift together and stir in: 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt   Divide dough into halves. Blend into 1 half 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring . Roll 1 teaspoon each color into strip about 4” long. Place strips side by side, press lightly together and twist like rope. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Curve top down to form handle of cane. Bake about 9 minutes (or until lightly browned) in 375 degree oven. Remove with spatula from cookie sheet while warm and sprinkle with a mixture of 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy and 1/2 sugar. This is optional. Makes 4 dozen.

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