Shamrock Cookies with White Chocolate Icing

St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow and because there aren’t many sweet — and especially chocolaty! — treats associated with the holiday you have to get a little creative if you want to make something to have after the corned beef and cabbage!

White chocolate frosting couldn’t be easier to make, and there are several variation. Pick one that’s easiest for you, or, if you’re like me, one that you happen to have the ingredients on hand for!

Each recipe can easily be tinted with just a bit of green food coloring (I prefer the gel).

White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

6 oz. white baking chocolate, chopped
1/4 ccup heavy cream
1 cup butter
1 cup powdered sugar

Stir white chocolate and whipping cream in a double boiler until melted and smooth. Cool. Add butter and sugar, beat on high until light and fluffy. Makes about 3 cups. Keeps well in refrigerator.

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White Chocolate Frosting

3 egg yolks, beaten
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
4 oz. white chocolate, grated

Combine first 4 ingredients in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Add chocolate; stirring until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.

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