From The Parent Site Cook Book
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Candy Cane Cookies

1 Cup butter or margarine -- softened
1 Cup powdered sugar
1 Large egg
1 Teaspoon almond extract
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 Teaspoon peppermint extract
2 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour
1 Teaspoon baking powder
1 Teaspoon salt
1/2 Teaspoon red food coloring

Mix first 6 ingredients together well.

Add flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well.

Divide dough into 2 equal portions. Add food coloring to 1 portion. Blend well. Roll 1 teaspoon of each color dough into ropes and 5-1/2-inches long. Lay them side by side. Pinch ends together. Twist to form a spiral. Lay on ungreased baking sheet. Shape to form canes. Wreaths are easy to make too. Bake in a 350-deg. F. oven for about 10 minutes until pale gold. Cool on sheet for 2 to 3 minutes then remove. Makes about 4-1/2 dozen.