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      Title: Shamrock Cookies
 Categories: Cookies, Snacks, Holiday
      Yield: 36 servings
 
      1 c  Shortening
      1 c  Confectioners' sugar
      1 lg Egg; room temp
      1 ts Peppermint extract
  2 1/2 c  A-P flour
      1 ts Salt
           Green paste food coloring
           Green colored sugar; opt
 
  Set oven @ 375°F/190°C.
  
  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". shamrock cookie cutter. Place cutouts 1"
  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.
  
  Recipe by Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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