Candy Cane Cookies
Posted in "mamma's Corner" 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup powdered sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon red food color Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix thoroughly butter, shortening, powdered sugar, egg and flavorings. Blend in flour and salt. Divide dough in half; blend food color into one-half. Shape 1 teaspoon dough from each half into 1/4 inch rope. For smooth, even ropes, roll them back and forth on lightly floured board. Place ropes side by side; press together lightly and twist. Complete cookies one at a time. Place on ungreased baking sheet; curve top of cookie down to form handle of cane. Bake about 9 minutes, or until set and very light brown. If you wish, mix 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Immediately sprinkle cookies with candy mixture; remove from baking sheet. Note: If using self-rising flour, omit salt. If using instantized flour, stir 2 tablespoons milk into butter mixture. Makes about 4 dozen cookies. "And the angel said unto them, "Fear not! For, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, Which shall be to all people. "For unto you is born this day in the city of David A Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, Lying in a manger. --St. Luke ii. 10-12" MERRY CHRISTMAS! ~Sugar _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
