Mint Shortbread Cookies

DIRECTIONS

• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and white sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the egg, then stir in the mint extract.
• Combine the flour and salt; stir into the sugar mixture.
• Add several of drops of food coloring until desired shade of green, mixing well.
• Roll into a log, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 400°F
• Slice into 1/4-inch slices and place on cookie sheets.
• Bake for 9 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly golden at the edges.
• Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
• Drizzle with melted white and/or dark chocolate if desired.