1 c. butter, softened
1 c. powdered sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. red food coloring
1/3 c. sugar

Combine butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and peppermint. Stir in flour and salt. Divide dough in half; work food color into 1/2. Chill 1/2 hour.

Shape 1 teaspoon dough from each half into thin rope about 4 inches long. Place one light and one pink rope side by side and twist together. Place on ungreased baking sheet and curve top to form a cane.

Bake at 375 degrees 8-10 minutes until set. While still warm dust with sugar.