2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. butter
1 beaten egg
1 recipe powdered sugar icing
Crushed peppermint candies (optional)
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. chopped peanuts
1/2 c. milk
Red & green decorator icing (pressurized)

Sift together flour, brown sugar, baking powder and 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 to a 10 x 7 inch rectangle, 1/2 inch thick. Cut crosswise into 1 inch strips. Twist each strip by holding both ends. Blend 1 end to form a candy cane.

Place several inches apart on 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 candies or peppermint candies as desired.

Makes 10.