candy cane cookies

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 38
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 90.5
  • Total Fat: 5.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 12.9 mg
  • Sodium: 63.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 1.0 g

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Introduction

Red/White twists make these almond flavored cookies perfect for the holidays. The recipe nutrition is based on using butter not margarine. Red/White twists make these almond flavored cookies perfect for the holidays. The recipe nutrition is based on using butter not margarine.
Number of Servings: 38

Ingredients

    1/2 c softened butter (or margarine)
    1/2 c shortening
    1 c powdered sugar
    1 egg
    1 1/2 tsp almond extract
    1 tsp vanilla extract
    2 1/2 c flour
    1 tsp salt

Tips

Be careful not to twist too tightly.
Don't let them brown too much.


Directions

Mix butter, shortening, sugar, egg and flavorings. Blend in flour and salt. Divide dough in half. add red food coloring to 1/2 dough. Using a tsp. roll 1 tsp each of red and white dough into a 4 inch rope. Place side by side. Lightly press together and twist either into a straight or a hooked cane.

Bake 9 minutes or 'til lightly browned.

Serving Size: Makes 3 1/2 dozen, 4 inch long cookies