Candy Cane Cookies

• 1 Cup soft shortening (may use 1/2 butter or margarine)
• 1 Cup confectioner's sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp red food coloring

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and flavorings. Mix flour and salt. Stir in. Divide dough in half. Mix 1/2 with red food coloring. Roll into long, thin rolls. Twist with white dough rolled the same way. Shape into candy canes. Put on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 9 minutes in 375 degree oven.