Sparkling Candy Cane Cookies

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375u00b0.

2. 2

   Cut open cookie mix and mix according to package.

3. 3

   Divide dough in half.

4. 4

   Squeeze food coloring in one-half. Stir until dough is evenly tinted.

5. 5

   Dough wil be pink; use more coloring.

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   Rolling in red sugar will give brighter color.

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   Form plain dough and red dough into balls about size of mini marshmallows (next step).

8. 8

   Pour sugar crystals into 2 small bowls. Roll tinted dough balls in red sugar crystals.

9. 9

   Roll plain dough in white sugar.

10. 10

    Place balls on wax paper.

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    Roll balls in sugars one color at a time so your fingers won't have both colors on them and make cookies look messy.

12. 12

    For each cane, use 4 plain balls and 4 red balls, alternating each.

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    Place red white so edges are touching forming canes.

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    Flatten slightly with fingers.

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    Keep sides straight; keep canes 2-inches apart to allow room to spread when baking.

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    Bake for 5 to 7 minutes.

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    Cool 1 minute, then remove and cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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