1 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. crushed peppermint candy

Mix together 1/2 cup sugar and crushed peppermint candy. Cream shortening and butter, add powdered sugar, mix well. Add egg and vanilla, mix. Add flour and salt. Mix well. Divide dough in half. Add red food coloring to one half. Use 1 teaspoon of each color.

Roll a strip 4 inches long, colors together, twist and form a candy cane. Roll in candy and sugar mixture. Bake in moderate oven 10-12 minutes. 4 dozen.