Description
Delightfully crisp and infused with refreshing peppermint, these Lucky Mint Shamrock Cookies are the perfect treat for St. Patrick’s Day! With their vibrant green color and buttery texture, they’re as fun to make as they are to eat. A sprinkle of colored sugar adds a festive sparkle to every bite!
Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Green paste food coloring
- Green colored sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Whip Up the Dough:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and peppermint extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing well.
- Tint the dough with green food coloring.
- Cover and refrigerate for one hour or until firm enough to handle.
- Shape the Lucky Clovers:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to ¼-inch thickness.
- Use a 2-inch shamrock-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
- Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- If desired, sprinkle with green colored sugar for an extra festive touch.
- Bake to Perfection:
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough ensures a firmer texture and better shape retention while baking.
- If you don’t have green paste food coloring, gel food coloring also works well.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For extra crunch, roll the dough in granulated sugar before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling time)
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American