| Candy Cane Cookies |
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1 cup margarine 1 cup powdered sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract Dash Salt 2-1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring |
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In large mixer bowl beat margarine till softened. Add sugar and beat till fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, peppermint, and salt. Beat well. Add flour and beat until well mixed. Divide dough in half. Stir food coloring into one half. Cover each half and chill about 30 minutes or till easy to handle. For each cookie, on a lightly floured surface, shape a teaspoonfull of plain dough into a 4-inch rope. Repeat with a teaspoonfull of the red dough. Place ropes side by side and twist together. Pinch ends to seal. Form twisted ropes into a cane. Place canes 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375' oven for 8-10 minutes or till done. Remove and cool. |
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