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Genuine Mexican vanilla adds wonderful depth of flavor to all your holiday cookies. Available at Lehman's in Kidron, Ohio and on Lehmans.com.[/caption]
Although these cookies take a little time to form, they're worth it. They're light and flavorful, with a rich taste, courtesy of the almond extract and vanilla. Try them with hot cocoa for a perfect holiday treat.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp red food coloring
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix thoroughly butter, shortening, confectioners' sugar, egg and flavorings. Blend in flour and salt. Divide dough in half; blend food coloring into one half.
Shape 1 teaspoon dough from each half into 4-inch rope. For smooth, even ropes, roll them back and forth on lightly floured board. Place ropes side by side; press together lightly and twist. Complete cookies one at a time. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Curve top down to form handle of candy cane.
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USA made for over 150 years, our peppermint ribbon candy is almost too pretty to eat. Available at Lehman's in Kidron, Ohio or at www.lehmans.com.[/caption]
Bake about 9 minutes or until set and very light brown. Mix candy and granulated sugar. Immediately sprinkle cookies with candy mixture; remove from baking sheet.
Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
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