Candy Cane Cookies
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1/2 c butter
- 1/2 c shortening
- 1 c powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 1/2 c flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp red food coloring
- 1/2 c crushed peppermint candy
- 1/2 c sugar
Instructions
1
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix butter, shortening, powdered sugar, egg, and flavorings. Blend in flour and salt. Divide dough in half; blend food coloring into one half.
2
Take 1 teaspoon of dough from each color. Roll each piece into a 4-inch rope. Place ropes side by side and twist together. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and turn the top down to form a candy cane shape. Bake 9 minutes. Mix together crushed candy and granulated sugar. Sprinkle cookies with candy mixture immediately after baking.
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