2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. chopped peanuts
1 beaten eggs
1/2 c. milk
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Stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add nuts. Mix egg and milk. Stir into dry mixture just until moistened. On a lightly floured surface pat dough into a 10/7 inch rectangle, 1/2 inch thick. Cut crosswise into 1 inch strips. Twist each strip by holding both ends. Bend one end to form a candy cane. Place several inches apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes or until light brown. Carefully transfer to rack. Cool. Coat each cane with Powdered Sugar Icing. Decorate using decorator icing, cinnamon or peppermint candies.

Makes 10.