Celebrate Spring - Softcover

Enjoy this recipe from Celebrate Spring.
 
Iced Shamrock Cookies
 
2 c. shortening
2-1/2 c. sugar
1-1/2 t. orange zest
1-1/2 t. vanilla extract
3 eggs
1/4 c. orange juice
6 c. all-purpose flour
1-1/2 t. baking powder
3/4 t. salt
 
Cream shortening, sugar, orange zest and vanilla together. Add eggs and mix well. Blend in orange juice; set aside. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together; add to creamed mixture. Cover and chill for 2 hours. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness; cut out three heart shapes for each shamrock. Arrange on parchment paper-lined baking sheets, carefully sticking them together to form the "leaves." Cut out a long narrow rectangle to add as the "stem." Bake at 375 degrees for 7 to 10 minutes; cool completely before removing from baking sheet. Frost. Makes 2 to 3 dozen.
 
Frosting:
 
1 c. powdered sugar
2 T. butter, softened
2 to 4 T. milk, divided
peppermint extract to taste
3 to 4 drops green food coloring
 
Combine sugar, butter and 2 tablespoons milk in a mixing bowl. Add peppermint extract and food coloring to reach desired color. Add more milk, if necessary, a teaspoon at a time, until frosting is smooth and spreadable.
 

Dear Friend,
 
Spring is the season of dreams come true...that first warm breeze after winter's deep sleep. As the earth awakens we arrange our seeds and shovels and dig in, dreaming of vine-ripened tomatoes. Bright red tulips and soft yellow daffodils signal their welcome among fresh clusters of parsley, tender asparagus and juicy red rhubarb.
 
More than anything, spring is an awakening of the senses. The chirping of birds, the aroma of fresh earth, the sighting of tiny green buds, baby bunnies and brown button mushrooms, the soft rhythm of raindrops. We celebrate with fresh flowers, baked hams and herbal dishes, garden gatherings, tea parties and dozens of reasons to get together with family & friends.
 
In Celebrate Spring you'll find a bouquet of recipes, colorful tips and how-to's designed especially for this joyful season of earths awakening...a celebration of life itself.
 
Dreaming of Spring,
Vickie & Jo Ann