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.

Predatory Panda Panda
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These cookies look amazing! I'm adding this recipe to my to-make list.


Amelia Betty
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Mason Elbanna
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These cookies are so cute! I can't wait to make them for my friends.


Mobile Shop
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I'm not a huge fan of mint, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The mint flavor is subtle and the cookies are very light and fluffy.


Alimola705 Hassan
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These cookies were a big hit at my party. Everyone loved them!


Pure Favour
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I've never made shamrock mint cookies before, but these were so easy to follow and turned out great!


Irfan Labar
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I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them. They are so easy to make and they taste great.


Dons Whitecomedy
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These cookies are the perfect St. Patrick's Day treat. They are delicious and festive.


Dula Biswas
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I love the mint flavor in these cookies. They are so refreshing.


Javed Mustafa
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These cookies are so cute and festive. They are perfect for St. Patrick's Day.


Ihtesham Bajwa
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I was a bit skeptical about these cookies, but I was pleasantly surprised. They are so good! The mint flavor is not overpowering and the cookies are the perfect sweetness.


Barakallah Barakallahkhan
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These cookies were so easy to make and they taste amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Puspa Neupane
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I love these cookies! They are so festive and delicious. I make them every year for St. Patrick's Day.


Elijah Sheppard
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These shamrock mint cookies were a hit at my St. Patrick's Day party! They were easy to make and turned out so cute. The mint flavor was perfect and the cookies were the perfect texture.