Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, confectioners sugar, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Store the dry ingredients in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Youll have enough dry mix to prepare two batches of about 48 cookies each, by blending 4 cups of the dry mix with the wet ingredients as given in the recipe. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter. Blend in the egg and the vanilla and almond extracts. Add 4 cups of the dry cookie mix to the bowl gradually, as you continue to blend the mixture well. Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 2 hours prior to rolling, cutting, and baking. The Kitchen Staff recommends that your break out that 2 inch shamrock
cookie cutter used in the previous recipe, and prepare some St. Patricks Day cookies.

Working on a clean, lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled cookie dough until its an even 1/8 inch thick. Dip the cookie cutter in flour to prevent sticking, and cut your cookies, placing them about an inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet as you work.

If you are not planning to ice the cookies, now would be a great time to sprinkle a bit of green colored sugar over the center of each shamrock cookie.

Bake in a pre-heated 375-F degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Let the cookies firm slightly on the baking sheet before removing to a rack to cool completely.

Kitchen Staff Tip: This is a great recipe for fundraisers and bake sales.

Simply place 4 cups of the dry mix in an airtight bag or jar. Attach a copy of the recipe with a bit
of colored ribbon. You may include a cookie cutter as part of the deal. Also makes for great door prizes at baby and wedding showers. Tip: If you skipped the green-colored sugar and opted to ice the cookies, simply combine 1 cup of confectioners sugar with 3 to 5 tablespoons of water and a few drops of green food coloring, to finish your St. Patricks Day Shamrock Cookies in style.

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