1 c  Shortening (half butter)
1 c  Confectioners sugar
1    Egg
1    2 teapoons peppermint
Flavoring
2 1/2 c  Flour
1 ts Salt
1 1/2 ts Green food coloring

Heat oven to 375. Mix shortening, sugar, egg & flavoring thoroughly.
Stir in flour, salt & coloring. To shape shamrocks, roll 3 small
balls (1/4 tsp. dough each); flatten together with fingertip into
sharmrock shape; shape stem & attach. Sprinkle with green sugar.
Complete cookies one at a time. Bake 9 minutes.