SHAMROCK COOKIES (ST. PATRICK'S DAY)
A simple and cute sugar cookie recipe for St. Patrick's Day. Peppermint extract and green food coloring really make this festive and in theme for the holiday. We love that this recipe does not make a ton of cookies. After they've baked, they're slightly crisp but still tender. Experiment with other extracts and coloring for...
Provided by Lisa Johnson
Categories Cookies
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, cream the shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.
- 2. Add egg and extract.
- 3. Beat well.
- 4. Add green tint.
- 5. Mix together flour and salt in a separate bowl.
- 6. Gradually add flour and salt.
- 7. Form dough into a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
- 8. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness.
- 9. Cut with a lightly floured 2-inch shamrock cookie cutter.
- 10. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- 11. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.
- 12. Bake at 375F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- 13. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.
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