Heat oven to 375. Mix shortening, sugar, eggs & flavorings thoroughly. Mix flour & salt, stir into shortening mixture. Divide dough in half, color one-half red. Leave other half white. Role a 4in. strip from each color & twist together. Place on ungreased cookie sheet Curve top down to form canes. Bake about 9 minutes. Sprinkle with crushed candy & granulated sugar mixture.
Mom made thesefor Christmas when we were kids & I made themfor all ofmy kids school parties every Christmas. Mom's recipe.
|