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===== Candy Cane Cookies ===== * 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened * 1/2 cup shortening * 1 cup confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar) * 1 egg * 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract * 1 teaspoon vanilla * 2 1/2 cups flour * 1 teaspoon salt * 1/2 teaspoon red food color ---- Heat oven to 375 deg. Mix thoroughly butter, shortening, powdered sugar, egg and flavorings. Blend in flour and salt. Divide dough in half; blend food color into one half. Shape 1 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 of cookie down to form handle of cane. Bake about 9 minutes or until set and very light brown. If you wish, mix 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Immediately sprinkle cookies with candy mixture; remove from baking sheet. About 4 dozen cookies. [[start| Back to Recipes]]