Shamrock Cookies

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening (half butter or margarine)
  • 1 c. sifted confectioners sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 to 2 tsp. peppermint flavoring
  • 2 1/2 c. Gold Medal flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. green food coloring

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375° (quick moderate).
  2. Mix shortening, sugar, egg and flavoring thoroughly.
  3. Measure flour by dipping method (or by sifting).
  4. Stir in flour, salt and food coloring.
  5. To shape shamrocks, roll 3 small balls (3/4 teaspoon dough each); flatten together with fingertips into shamrock shape.
  6. Shape stem and attach.
  7. Sprinkle with green decorator's sugar.
  8. Complete cookies one at a time or the tiny balls may become dry and crack when pressed.
  9. Bake about 9 minutes.
  10. Makes 9 dozen cookies.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

421 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.7g 3% DV
Total Fat 26.6g 34% DV
Carbs 45.6g 17% DV
Fiber 0g
Sugar 24.5g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9760.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 137.5mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 63.3mg 5% DV
Iron 0.6mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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