SHAMROCK COOKIES

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A handy cookie cutter shapes these sensational sweets. With a hint of mint flavor, these shamrock cookies are especially yummy with cocoa or chocolate milk. -Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup shortening
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
Green paste food coloring
Green colored sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream the shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Gradually add flour and salt. Tint with food coloring. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a lightly floured 2-in. shamrock cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle with colored sugar. , Bake until edges are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

taimmahmud mukto
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I'm not sure how I feel about the green color, but I'm willing to try them.


Mpho Dipatane
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I can't wait to try these cookies! They look so festive and delicious.


Rock Ff
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I think I'll make these cookies for my friends. They're all big fans of mint.


David John Huddleston
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These cookies sound like they would be perfect for a St. Patrick's Day party.


Sojol Ahamad
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I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for these cookies, but I'm going to see what I can do.


Jackie Leonard
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I'm not a fan of mint, but I'm willing to give these cookies a try. They look so good!


Sujal Gautam
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These cookies look delicious! I'm going to have to add them to my St. Patrick's Day menu.


Michael Tunde
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I'm always looking for new St. Patrick's Day recipes. I'll definitely be trying these cookies.


Sana Jamil
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These cookies are so cute! I can't wait to make them for my kids.


Girma Negewo
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and hard. I'm not sure if I'll try making them again.


Android Lecture
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These cookies are perfect for St. Patrick's Day! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Agaba Baker
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I thought these cookies were going to be more difficult to make, but they were actually quite easy. I'm definitely going to make them again.


faizi shah
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These cookies were a bit dry, but the frosting helped to make them more moist.


jayson ray
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I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape, but they still tasted good.


Sathsara Shiwanga
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable.


Thabo Ndebele
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I'm not a big fan of mint, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The mint flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Akriti G C
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These cookies are so cute and festive! I love the shamrock shape and the green color.


hadeed player
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're soft and chewy with a sweet and minty flavor.


Adomba Sandra
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These cookies were a hit at my St. Patrick's Day party! They were easy to make and tasted delicious.