Candy Cane Cookies I

Candy Cane Cookies I
Candy Cane Cookies I might be a good recipe to expand your dessert collection. One serving contains 142 calories, 2g of protein, and 8g of fat. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 24. A mixture of shortening, flour, confectioners' sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. Christmas will be even more special with this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
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2
Mix well the shortening and butter, sugar, egg, almond and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt and add to shortening mixture. Divide dough in half.
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SugarSugar
SaltSalt
EggEgg
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3
Blend red food coloring into one half.
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Roll 1 teaspoon of the red dough and 1 teaspoon of the white dough on lightly floured board into 4 inch strips.
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Place strips side by side and press lightly together and twist like a rope. Curve top of rope down to look like the handle of a candy cane.
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Bake 9 minutes or until lightly browned.
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7
Remove while still warm.
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Sprinkle with 1/2 cup crushed peppermint stick candy and 1/2 cup sugar (optional).
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings24
Health Score0
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