1 cup soft shortening half butter
1 cup sifted confectioners sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla
2 cup of flour
1 tsp salt

Mix the first 5 ingredients together, and stir in the flour and salt. Divide the dough in half. Color 1/2 red, 1 tsp each color. Roll into 4 inch strip, place strip side by side press lightly and twist into rope and make a cane. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake about 9 minutes in 375°F oven, while still warm sprinkle with 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy and 1/2 cup sugar.

Makes 4 dozen cookies.