Candy Cane Cookies
["1/2 c. butter, softened", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 c. 10x sugar", "1 egg", "1 1/2 tsp. vanilla", "2 1/2 c. self-rising flour", "1/2 tsp. red food coloring"]
["Mix all ingredients thoroughly except food coloring.", "Divide dough in half.", "To half of dough, add food coloring.", "Blend well. Shape 1 teaspoon of 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 cookie sheet.", "Curve top of each cookie to form handle of cane.", "Bake until set and very lightly browned."]
["butter", "shortening", "sugar", "egg", "vanilla", "flour", "red food coloring"]