Peppermint Pretzel Canes

Recipe Instructions Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Melt candy coating and shortening in medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Pour into 11x7" or other shallow baking pan; carefully set baking dish in hot water to keep coating soft, careful not to get any water in coating. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candy over separate sheet of waxed paper. Roll pretzels in coating, allowing excess to drip off. Roll in crushed candy. Place on lined cookie sheet; let stand until set.