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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Rana Abubakar
[email protected]I would definitely recommend these cookies. They are easy to make and they taste great.
Jabulile Khoza
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Kris Jones
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They were the perfect St. Patrick's Day treat.
Nicole montia
[email protected]These cookies were easy to make and they tasted great. I will definitely be making them again.
Cynthia Gill
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of green food, but these cookies were an exception. They were so good!
Hey Mum
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my St. Patrick's Day party! Everyone loved them.
Cherinef Man
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They were the perfect St. Patrick's Day treat.
Katelyn Omally
[email protected]These cookies were absolutely delicious! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again for St. Patrick's Day.