CANDY CANE BUTTER COOKIES

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Whip up a batch of these special cookies to share with your friends during the holiday season.-American Dairy Assoc, Stacy Duffy, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon anise extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
10 to 12 drops red food coloring

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter, sugar, egg yolk, extracts and salt until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour. Remove half of dough from bowl. Add food coloring to remaining half; mix well. Wrap doughs separately in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 2 days. , Shape teaspoonfuls of dough from each portion into 4-in. ropes. Place ropes side by side; press together gently and twist. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Curve one end to form a cane. Refrigerate for 5 minutes or until firm. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes; remove from pan to wire racks to cool completely.

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