Candy Cane Cookies
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- Number of Servings: 54
Ingredients
3 cups flour3/4 tsp salt1 1/2 cups sugar1 1/2 tsp vanillaRed food coloring1 tsp baking powder1/2 cup shortening2 eggs (large)1 tbsp milk (skim)
Cream shortening and sugar. Add all ingredients except food coloring and mix well. Divide dough into 2 equal portions. Add food coloring to one portion, kneading well to a consistent color. Wrap each portion separately in plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours. Shape each portion into rectangles of equal sizes, using a rolling pin to roll the dough covered with plastic wrap. Carefully place the two rectangles on top of one another, lining up the edges. Cut the dough into strips of ~1/2 x 4 inches. Using your hand, roll the strip into a rope about 3/8 to 1/4 inch in diameter. Twist the rope to make a 'barber pole' effect. Form the rope into a candy cane shape and carefully lay on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes in a 375 degree oven until golden brown on the bottom. Cool slightly before removing from pan.
Serving Size: Makes ~4 1/2 Dozen
Serving Size: Makes ~4 1/2 Dozen
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 66.8
- Total Fat: 2.2 g
- Cholesterol: 7.9 mg
- Sodium: 54.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 10.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1.0 g
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