1 1/4 c. butter
1 egg
1/2 tsp. peppermint
1 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. flour

Mix butter and sugar. Add egg, vanilla, peppermint and flour. Divide dough - dye 1/2 red. Take small piece of each, roll into thin rope, twist and shape into candy canes. Bake 10 minutes at 350.