3 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar

Sift together in mixing bowl. Cut in 1 cup soft butter and mix. Add 1 slightly beaten egg, 3 tablespoons cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Blend thoroughly. Take 1/2 mixture and add red food coloring. Make a strip of red and white and twist into shape of candy cane. Also is a good short bread cookie recipe. Roll out and cut with cookie cutter.