Candy Cane Twists

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Combine powdered sugar, butter, egg, peppermint extract and vanilla in bowl.

3. 3

   Beat at medium speed until creamy.

4. 4

   Add flour and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.

5. 5

   Divide dough in half.

6. 6

   Stir candy into half of dough.

7. 7

   Beat food color into remaining half of dough.

8. 8

   Roll 1 teaspoon of each dough to 4-inch rope to create each candy cane.

9. 9

   Place 2 ropes side by side; twist gently and roll dough together.

10. 10

    (For best results, complete cookies 1 at a time to prevent drying out.)

11. 11

    Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

12. 12

    Curve 1 end to form handle of cane.

13. 13

    Bake 10-12 minutes or until set.

14. 14

    Let stand 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to cooling rack.

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