Candy Canes

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until fluffy.

2. 2

   Add egg, vanilla, extract and salt, beat well.

3. 3

   Add flour and beat until thoroughly mixed.

4. 4

   Divide dough in half.

5. 5

   Add red food coloring to one half.

6. 6

   Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   For each cookie, on a floured surface shape a teaspoon of plain dough and a teaspoon of red dough into a 4 inch long rope.

8. 8

   Place ropes side by side and twist together.

9. 9

   Pinch ends to seal.

10. 10

    Form into a candy cane shape and place 2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

11. 11

    Preheat oven to 350F.

12. 12

    Bake for 8- 10 minutes.

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    Remove from sheet, cool and brush on icing.

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