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Shamrock Cookies

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

In a large mixing 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;

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Shamrock Cookies cont.

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.

Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.