My mother-in-law used to make these cookies every Christmas.
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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
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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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Shared by: Judi
In reply to: Tried and True Holiday Cookies
Board: Holiday Cooking and Baking at Recipelink.com
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