SHAMROCK MINT COOKIES

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My kids have fun helping me make these cute cookies. Although these festive morsels are really meant for St. Patrick's Day, my family requests them year-round.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Green food coloring
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Green colored sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, extract and food coloring. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape into three 8-in. logs; roll in colored sugar. Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. , Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. To form shamrocks, place three slices with sides touching 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Use a portion of another slice for stem. , Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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