Candy Cane Cookies Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 tsp. almond extract 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. red food coloring 1/3 cup finely crushed peppermint candy 1/3 cup sugar Cream shortening and butter in a large bowl until fluffy; add the next 6 ingredients and mix well. Divide dough in half; add food coloring to one portion, mixing well. On a lightly floured surface roll a tsp. of each dough into a 4 1/4-inch rope. Place ropes side by side, and carefully twist together; curve one end down to resemble a cane. Repeat with remaining dough. Place cookies on an ungreased baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for about 9 minutes or just until edges begin to brown. Combine candy and sugar; mix well. Remove cookies from pans while warm and coat with candy mixture. Makes about 4 dozen. Recipe from Brenda Hyde of Teatime at Seeds of Knowledge http://www.seedsofknowledge.com Share this page with a friend! Practical Kitchen.com - Cooking with Your Busy Life In Mind! http://www.practicalkitchen.com