My mother-in-law used to make these cookies every Christmas. * Exported from MasterCook * Candy Cane Cookies Recipe By : Jean Pare "Company's Coming - Cookies" Serving Size : 54 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Christmas Molded Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup butter or margarine -- softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring Mix first 6 ingredients together well. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well. Divide dough into 2 equal portions. Add food coloring to 1 portion. Blend well. Roll 1 teaspoon of each color dough into ropes and 5-1/2-inches long. Lay them side by side. Pinch ends together. Twist to form a spiral. Lay on ungreased baking sheet. Shape to form canes. Wreaths are easy to make too. Bake in a 350-deg. F. oven for about 10 minutes until pale gold. Cool on sheet for 2 to 3 minutes then remove. Makes about 4-1/2 dozen. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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