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Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Flour
1/4 c Packed brown sugar
2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 c Margarine
1/4 c Chopped nuts
1 Egg, beaten
1/2 c Milk
Red and Green decorator
-Icing (optional)
Powdered sugar for icing
Grease a cookie sheet and set aside. Stir together
flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in
margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add
the nuts. Combine the egg and milk. Stir into the
flour mixture just til moistened. On a lightly floured
surface, pat dough into a 10 x 7" rectangle. Cut
crosswise into 1" wide strips. Twist each strip by
holding both ends. Bend 1 end to form candy cane
shape. Place candy canes several inches apart on
cookie sheet. Bake in a 425F oven for 10 minutes or
til light brown. Carefully remove to a wire rack to
cool. Frost with decorator icing or with powdered
sugar icing. Makes 10 candy canes.
Powdered Sugar Icing
In a small bowl combine 2 cups powdered sugar and
enough milk to make of drizzling consistency (about 3
tb) Drizzle over cooled candy canes.
