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Unwrap the peppermint candy
Crush the candy in a food processor
Crush the candy as fine as granulated sugar and keep aside
Add shortening and eggs to a bowl
Add the flavoring (vanilla and almond extract
Add powder sugar and granulated sugar
Mix well until smooth
Split dough in half and add coloring to one half
Add the flour and salt to the mix
Finish both dough and get ready to roll the cookies
Roll a 4" strip from each color
Place them side by side and start to twist
Twist gently like a rope
Roll it together and shape as a cane
Place them in a tray and bake at 375 for 9-10 min. until golden brown
Sprinkle the crushed candy as soon as their out of the oven
Ready to enjoy with some milk or hot cocoa.