Candy Cane Cookies
["1/2 c. butter", "1 c. powdered sugar", "1 1/2 tsp. almond extract", "2 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. red food coloring", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 egg", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Mix thoroughly the butter, shortening, powdered sugar, eggs and flavorings.", "Blend in flour and salt.", "Divide dough into half. Blend food color into one-half.", "Shape one 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."]
["butter", "powdered sugar", "almond extract", "flour", "salt", "red food coloring", "shortening", "egg", "vanilla"]