Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 40 minutes, including cooling time
These fun cookies are a version of my grandmother's. They originally call for shortening, but in the face of all that is known about trans fats these days, I opted for butter this time. We usually make these cookies pink, which makes them the best complement for ice cream. I think chocolate chip mint or pistachio would be great for St. Pat's.
by Anne Coleman
What you'll need
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 oz confetti candy (multi-colored non-pareils)
- green food coloring
- powdered sugar
Notes:
Yields 2 dozen cookies
Variations:
Variations: For a different flavor, substitute 1 teaspoon of vanilla or almond extract for the mint extract.
How to make it
- Mix butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Blend flour and salt and add alternately to butter mixture with milk and extract. Add food coloring to milk so it gets into dough evenly.
- Add in confetti and mix well. Dough will be stiff.
- Roll into 1" balls and flatten slightly.
- Bake on greased cookie sheets at 350° F for 15 minutes. Do not let them brown.
- Cool and roll in powdered sugar.
