Carefully continue rolling and twisting rope to a 10-inch rope. Add more powdered sugar when rolling, if necessary. Cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces. Place twists onto waxed paper-lined baking sheet.

Shape 1 teaspoon of dough from each half into a 4-inch rope. Place ropes side by side. Twist and then press ends together. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and shape into a candy cane.