One of my coworkers brought in these cookies to a work party this past week and they were absolutely delicious. Thanks, Ashley! They are super cute and festive for the holidays. They would even make great little gifts to wrap a few in a clear bag with a cute little ribbon. I bet kids would love to participate in the making of these candy cane cookies, too.INGREDIENTS
· 1/2 cup butter, softened
· 1/2 cup shortening
· 1 cup confectioners sugar
· 1 egg
· 1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
· 1 tsp. vanilla
· 1 1/2 cup Gold Medal flour
· 1 tsp. salt
· 1/2 tsp. red food coloring
· peppermint candies
· 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
· Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix butter, shortening, confectioners sugar, egg, and flavorings. Blend in flour and salt. Divide dough in half, blend the red food coloring into half of the dough.
· 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 roped side by side, press together and lightly twist. Complete cookies one at a time.
· Place in ungreased baking sheet, curve top of cookie down to form handle of candy cane. Bake about 9 minutes or until set and very light brown.
· If you wish, mix about 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Immediately sprinkle cookies with candy mixture, remove baking sheet. Makes about 4 dozen.
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