Candy Cane Cookies

• 1 c. shortening
• 1 c. sifted confectioners 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 candy canes
• 1/2 c. granulated sugar

1. Heat oven to 375u0b0.
2. Mix shortening, sugar, egg and flavorings. Mix flour and salt; stir into shortening mixture.
3. Divide dough in half and blend food coloring into 1/2.
4. Roll a 4 inch strip (1 tablespoon) dough from each color in flour.
5. Place strips side by side; press lightly together and twist like rope.
6. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
7. Form in shape of cane.
8. Bake 9 minutes until lightly browned.
9. While still warm, sprinkle with mixture of candy and sugar.
10. Makes 4 dozen canes.

shortening, confectioners sugar, egg, almond extract, vanilla, flour, salt, red food coloring, canes, sugar

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=279782 (may not work)