Kriss Kringle Cane Cookies

Makes 5 doz.
2 3/4 c. flour
3 t. baking powder
1 t salt
3/4 t. cinnamon
1/8 t. nutmeg
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 t. grated lemon
1 t. vanilla
1/4 c. milk
 
1.  Cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl.  Beat in the egg and lemon and vanilla.
2.  Stir in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk to create a stiff dough.
3.  Divide the dough in half and add food color to one half to create pink.  Dough may be easier to work with if you chill for at least 2 hours or overnight before making the canes.
4. To make a cane, pinch off enough dough to form a thin 5 inch long roll.  Your little experts with play dough will make quick work of the two batches of dough. Then take one of each color and twist together and shape into a cane.
5. Place on a non stick cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for about 10 min.
 
These tasty little cookies are fun to make and add interest to your holiday cookie plate.  They also make great gifts or tied with ribbon can be hung from the tree.