1 c Butter; (no substitutes)
1/2 c Sugar
1 Egg yolk
1 ts Almond extract
1 ts Anise extract
1/4 ts Salt
2 1/4 c All purpose flour
10 dr Red food coloring; up to 12
Cream butter,sugar,egg yolk,extracts,and salt until light and
fluffy.Gradually add flour.Remove 1/2 of dough from mixing bowl.Aff food
coloring to remaining 1/2;mix well.Wrap doughs seperately in plastic
wrap.Refrigerate for 1 hr or up to 2 days.Shape teaspoonfuls of dough from
each portion into 4″ ropes.Place ropes side by side;press together gently
and twist.Place 2″ apart on lightly greased baking sheets.Curve one end to
form a cane.Refrigerate for 5 min or until firm.Bake at 350 for 12-15
min.Cool for 5 min.Remove from pan to wire racks to cool completely.
Yields
1 Servings