Candy Canes Recipe

Name: Candy Canes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 c. soft butter; 1/2 c. shortening; 1 c. confectioners sugar; 1 egg; 1 1/2 tsp. almond extract; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. red food coloring; 1/2 c. crushed peppermint candy; 1/2 c. sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 c. soft butter
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. confectioners sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. red food coloring
1/2 c. crushed peppermint candy
1/2 c. sugar

1
Mix thoroughly butter, shortening, confectioners sugar, egg, almond extract and vanilla.
2
Blend in flour and salt.
3
Divide the dough in half and blend food coloring into one half.
4
For each candy cane, shape 1 teaspoon of dough from each half into a 4-inch rope by rolling dough back and forth on a floured board.
5
Place ropes side by side and press together lightly.
6
Twist and curve top to form handle of cane.
7
Bake 10 minutes at 375u00b0.
8
Mix candy and granulated sugar and remove from baking sheet.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. soft butter, 1/2 c. shortening, 1 c. confectioners sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Candy Canes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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