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

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

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.