These fun to make, fun to eat cut-out cookies made with mini chocolate chips and decorated with icing and candy sprinkles will make everyone's St. Patrick's Day special.

Chocolate Chip Shamrocks

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg yolk
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 (12-ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate mini chips
1 (16-ounce) container prepared vanilla frosting, colored green if desired
1 jar green coarse sugar or candies

1. Beat butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract and salt in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in egg yolk. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in morsels. Shape dough into 2 round discs; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for about 1 hour or until firm.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. Roll each disc to 1/4-inch thickness between two sheets of waxed paper. Cut into shamrock shapes; place on ungreased baking sheets.
4. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Spread with frosting; sprinkle with coarse sugar.

Makes 3 dozen.

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