POT O' GOLD COOKIES

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These soft, buttery cutouts are always a hit, plus you can flavor the dough any way you like. I've used almonds, walnuts...even maraschino cherries. -Kerry Barnett-Amundson, Ocean Park, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted
Dash salt
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons 2% milk
Green food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and extracts. , Combine the flour, almonds and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into a 10-in. roll; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate overnight., Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 14-16 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. , Combine the icing ingredients; decorate cookies as desired. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

jihad Haji
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These cookies are delicious! I love the chocolate and mint combination.


matthew Patton
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These cookies are so festive and fun. I love making them with my kids.


Brenda Monsivais
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're a great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.


Pam Ford
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Jamal Mubarik
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I love the combination of flavors in these cookies. The chocolate and mint are a perfect match.


abiha gull
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and festive.


Amjad Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They were delicious and everyone at my party loved them.


June Kissi
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These cookies are so festive and fun. I love the green and gold colors.


Binod bahadur Kuwar
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're a great addition to any St. Patrick's Day celebration.


LEGEND Lover
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Mhmd Ahmed
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The cookies turned out so beautiful! The green and gold colors were perfect for St. Patrick's Day.


Sky Garrett
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I love how easy these cookies are to make. I was able to whip up a batch in no time.


Laky Laky
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These cookies were a hit at my St. Patrick's Day party! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. They were the perfect combination of chewy and crispy, and the green and gold colors were festive and fun.


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