Shamrock Cookies

Ingredients :

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Green paste food coloring
• Green colored sugar, optional

Directions :

1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream the shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. 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.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a lightly floured 2-in. shamrock cookie cutter. Place cutouts 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle with colored sugar.
3. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.
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