Candy Cane Cookies

[btbaroni]

Looking for Candy Cane cookie recipe from Betty Crocker Card library that was issued in 1970s. It is A-25 from the library. My children loved to make and eat these cookies when they were growing up and I want to surprise them this year with them. I would really appreciate it of someone out there has the recipe and will share it.

Becky Baroni
Curwensville PA 16833

[Dee514]

Did you search our database? There are over 60 Candy Cane cookie recipes. Perhaps one is the particular one you are looking for.

[pinky kookie]

Hi Becky.
I have the Betty Crocker Recipe Card Library 1971 Collection and just found the recipe that you want. Here is typed for you:

CANDY CANE COOKIES -
SEASONAL FAVORITES - WINTER - CARD 25 -
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup confectioner's sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 teaspoos almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla
2-1/2 cups Gold Medal Flour*
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red food color
Directions:
Heat oven to 375ºF. Mix thoroughly butter, shortening, confectioner's sugar, egg and flavorings. Blend in flour and salt. Divide dough in half; blend food color into one half.
Shape 1 teaspoon dough from each half into 4-inch rope. For smooth, even ropes, roll them back and forth on lightly floured board. Place ropes side by side; press together lightly and twist. Complete cookies one at a time. Place on ungreased baking sheet; curve top of cookie down to form handle of cane.
Bake about 9 minutes or until set and very light brown. If you wish, mix 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Immediately sprinkle cookies with candy mixture; remove from baking sheet. About 4 dozen cookies.
*If using self-rising flour, omit salt. If using instantized flour, stir 2 tablespoons milk into butter mixture.
Copyright 1971 by General Mills, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

[btbaroni]

Thank you so much for the recipe! My kids are in their mid 30s but miss this from their childhood and ask for them every year so thought I would surprise them this year. who would have ever guessed something so simple would become such a wonderful childhood memory.

[pinky kookie]

U R very welcome, Becky.
Thanks for your prompt response and glad to know that i could help you to surprise your children bringing back their childhood memories.

Have a wonderful MERRY CHRISTMAS enjoying those cookies with your family...!!!