Recipe BackgroundI have a tattered copy of this recipe for Shamrock Cookies that I cut out of some newspaper years ago. This recipe uses a rather unusual ingredient, kool-aid, which gives the cookies a sweet-tart like taste and a light green color. I've adapted this recipe for other holidays as well, such as using cherry drink mix for Valentine's Day. Shamrock Cookies2 ½ cups four3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 package (.13) ounces) unsweetened lemon-lime drink mix 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg white slightly beaten (to brush the cookies with) Green decorating sugar (to sprinkle the tops with) 1. In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and kool-aid. Set aside. 2. In another bowl, beat butter, white sugar and egg. Add vanilla. Add flour mixture from step 1. 3. Using your hands, form the mixture into 2 separate balls. Wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. 4. Roll out 1 ball at a time on a lightly floured surface until 1/4" thick. Cut with shamrock cookie cutter and place on a baking sheet. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with green sugar. 5. Bake 9-11 minutes.
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