Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the egg, vanilla, almond extract, and food coloring, mixing until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.

Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until dough is soft and pliable.

Roll dough on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thick.

Use a 3-inch round cookie cutter to cut out circles, then cut shamrock shapes from the centers.

Place cookies on a greased baking sheet.

Crush Jolly Ranchers and layer colors into the shamrock cutouts.

Bake for 8-9 minutes until cookies are set. Let cool completely before serving.