- 1/2 c. soft butter
- 6 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 Tbsp. milk
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
- 1 egg yolk (do not discard egg white)
- 1 1/4 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- red food coloring
- Mix well soft butter, sugar, milk, vanilla and peppermint extract, plus egg yolk.
- Mix flour and baking powder; add to mixture.
- Separate dough in 2 equal parts.
- Add red food coloring in 1 part; refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Take 1 teaspoon of each color and roll separately, about 3-inches long, then very gently twist together to make candy cane shape.
- Beat egg white and brush top of each cookie and bake on ungreased sheet at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle crushed candy on top of each cookie; let cool.
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