1 cup shortening
1 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
Sift and stir in:
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
Divide dough in half and add 1/2 tsp. red food coloring to one half. Roll one Tbsp of each color of dough into a strip about 4 inches long. Place the strips side by side, press lightly together and twist like rope. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Curve top down to form handle of cane. Bake about 9 minutes at 375 degrees. Remove with spatula while warm and sprinkle with a mixture of ¼ cup crushed peppermint candy and ¼ cup sugar. Makes 4 dozen.
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