1
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, and flavorings thoroughly.
2
Measure flour and mix flour and salt; stir into shortening mixture.
3
Divide the dough in half. Blend food coloring into one half.
4
Roll a 4" strip(using 1 tsp. dough) from each color. For smooth even strips, roll them back and forth on lightly floured board.
5
Place strips side by side, press lightly together and twist like a rope.
6
For best results, complete cookies one at a time -- if all the dough of one color is shaped first, stirps become too dry to twist.
7.Place on ungreased baking sheet.
8
Curve top down to form handle ofcane.
9
Bake about 9 min. until lightly browned.
10
While Still warm, remove from baking sheet with spatula and sprinkle with mixture of candy and sugar.
Makes 4 dozen cookies
