candy-cane-cookies-iii.json

{
    "directions": [
        "In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, white sugar and confectioners' sugar. Beat in the egg, vanilla and peppermint extracts. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. Cover or wrap dough and chill for at least one hour.",
        "Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Divide dough into halves. Color one half red by mixing in the food color. Roll a small amount of each dough into a 2 inch long worm. Roll them together in a twisted rope and curve the end like a cane. Place onto prepared cookie sheets.",
        "Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. In a small bowl, mix together the crushed candy cane and remaining white sugar. Roll hot cookies in the sugar mixture."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1 cup margarine",
        "1/2 cup white sugar",
        "1/2 cup confectioners' sugar",
        "1 egg",
        "1 teaspoon vanilla extract",
        "1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract",
        "2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour",
        "1/2 teaspoon salt",
        "1/2 teaspoon red food coloring",
        "1/2 cup peppermint candy canes, crushed",
        "1/2 cup white sugar for decoration"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Candy Cane Cookies III",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/24443/candy-cane-cookies-iii/"
}