Taking a little break from the "cookie cutter" cookie, we have a little Shamrock Cookie treat for you to create with your family.  Easy and fun to do, tasty, too, celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a family favorite from ECookieCutters.com....

Shamrock Cookies

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• Green food coloring
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Green colored sugar

Directions

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, extract and food coloring. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
• Shape into three 8-in. logs; roll in colored sugar. Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
• Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. To form shamrocks, place three slices with sides touching 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Use a portion of another slice for stem.
• Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.