Candy Cane Sticks Cookies

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   Heat oven to 350.

2. 2

   Line one or two large baking sheets with nonstick foil and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, knead together cookie dough, 1/4 cup of the crushed candy canes, the mint extract and flour until combined.

4. 4

   Break off a level teaspoon of dough and roll into a 4 1/2 to 5-inch long rope.

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   Transfer to prepared baking sheet,spacing ropes at least 1 inch apart.

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   Repeat until entire sheet is full.

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   Cover dough and refrigerate in between batches.

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   Bake at 350 for 7 minutes until puffed and just begining to color.

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   Do not overbake!

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    Remove cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

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    Repeat using all dough.

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    To form a glaze, stir together confectioners' sugar and 4 teaspoons of water until smooth, spreading consistency.

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    Brush some of the glaze over sticks and let dry completely.

14. 14

    With a small, clean paintbrush, use remaining glaze to paint stripes diagonally across sticks, spacing about 1/2 inch apart.

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    Immediately sprinkle stripes with some of the remaining crushed candy to resemble a candy cane.

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    Let dry completely.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.