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I kept the butter, extract and confectioners' sugar as is. I'd used 2-1\/2 cups flour and 1 tsp. salt. I'd used regular sugar to coat the tops. This is a good recipe! <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"maggieaw"},"reviewBody":"GOOD. little delicate cookies. I substituted Anise flavoring for a change from the mint.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"asnunez"},"reviewBody":"Heck Yes, I'll make these again!!! Just pulled the first batch out of the oven 5 min. ago and they smell\/taste WONDERFUL! Just like a shortbread. Didn't have mint so I used the hint from 'maggieaw' and used anise. Just the right thing to do. Thanx to her for that!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"grnwillow"},"reviewBody":"I have made these since I first saw the recipe. I have substituted many flavorings, and added chips, shaved chocolate,or chocolate mint bar, and every time they disappear! They are one of the quickest, most versatile cookies I have made. They taste wonderful no matter how I make them.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"maggieaw"},"reviewBody":"I used peppermint this time- great fast cookie recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cooks4larry"},"reviewBody":"I bet these would be good dipped in chocolate, for a chocolate mint cookie. Haven't made them yet but will be in the next few days.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cynthiaelliott"},"reviewBody":"This recipe was excellent. I made them for St. Patrick's Day and used Emerald pearlized sugar. The mint made them extra special for us.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tkarinas"},"reviewBody":"These cookies are absolutely delicious and so easy to make. They're a keeper, for sure, and one we'll make many more times, as we absolutely love them.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"maggie710"},"reviewBody":"There's 148 calories in 2 cookies. I couldn't make these because I couldn't stop eating them. 148!!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DarleneT"},"reviewBody":"I tried these out doing just 1\/2 batch. Used Vanilla extract for flavoring. Very good** Next time I may increase the c.sugar just a bit to have a super quick, melt in your mouth sugar cookie.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"coppertop67"},"reviewBody":"The cookies are okay and easy to make, but there is WAY too much peppermint in them. I'd only use HALF the recommended amount if I made them again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"AdeleDegnan"},"reviewBody":"Liked this well enough to save it. Very easy to make with few ingredients. Not too crazy about the mint. Perhaps I will try with vanilla another time and add just 1\/4 t. salt to punch up the flavors.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"valmcgov"},"reviewBody":"Wow! I just finished making these great cookies....FANTASTIC! Pressed and covered with gold. I wanted them to look like the gold coins the Leprechaun left behind. Can't wait to see what the kids think!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-03-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"muffbear74"},"reviewBody":"These are good. Have a shortbread-like texture and were super easy to make due to the small number of ingredients, i used a glass with a pattern on the bottom for flattening, which made them even prettier. I think I will try a different flavor extract and color sugar next time for variety.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cybercook"},"reviewBody":"I am on my way into the kitchen, now. Have all the ingredients on hand. Since today is St. Patrick's Day I will use green sugar. 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