1 c. soft shortening-half butter
1 c. sifted confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. red food coloring

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix well the shortening, sugar, egg and flavorings. Mix flour, salt and stir in. Divide dough in half. Blend red food coloring into one half. Roll 1 teaspoon each color dough on a lightly floured board into a strip about 4 inches long. Place strips side by side, press lightly together and twist like a rope.

Curve top down for handle of cane. Bake for 9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove while still warm and sprinkle with 1/2 cup crushed peppermint stick candy