If using self-rising flour, omit salt. If using quick-mixing flour,
stir 2 tablesppons milk into butter mixture.
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix thoroughly butter, shortening,
confectioners' sugar, egg and flavorings. Blend in flour and salt.
Divide dough in half; blend food color into one half.
Shape 1 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. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Curve top down to form
handle of cane.
Bake about 9 minutes or until set and very light brown. Mix candy
and granulated sugar. Immediately sprinkle cookies with candy mixture;
remove from baking sheet.