Originally Posted by
Tothill
I love almond flavouring, can you share your recipe for the cookies?
I was going to link to the Betty Crocker site, but they've changed the recipe. This is the one is from my old book (first 12 pages are missing, so I don't know what year it was printed).
Candy Cane Cookies
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup confectioners' (aka powdered) sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour*
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp red food color
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy (I never use this)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (I don't use this either)
Heat oven to 375°.
Mix thoroughly butter, shortening, confectioners' sugar, egg and flavorings.
Blend in flour and salt.
Divide dough in half; blend food color into one half.
Shape 1 tsp dough from each half into 4 inch rope. For smooth, even ropes, roll them back and forth on lightly floured board. Place ropes side by side; press together lightly and twist. Complete cookies one at a time. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Curve top down to form handle of cane.
Bake about 9 minutes or until set and very light brown. (I stop here and then devour the whole thing)
Mix candy and granulated sugar. Immediately sprinkle cookies with candy mixture; remove from baking sheet.
About 4 dozen cookies.
*if using self-rising flour, omit salt. If using quick-mixing flour, stir 2 tablespoons milk into butter mixture.