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Best Shamrock Vanilla Bean Cookies for St. Patty’s

  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 36–48 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft and festive Vanilla Bean St. Patrick’s Day Cookies made with real vanilla bean seeds for rich, aromatic flavor. These cut-out cookies bake up with crisp edges, chewy centers, and are perfect for shamrock frosting and holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Seeds scraped from 1 whole vanilla bean
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • Seeds scraped from 1/2 vanilla bean (for frosting)
  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Green gel food coloring, optional
  • Sprinkles, optional

Instructions

  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add vanilla bean seeds, egg, and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Divide dough in half, roll to 1/4-inch thickness, and chill for 1–2 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Cut dough into shapes and place on baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 11–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool briefly on baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Beat frosting butter and vanilla bean seeds until creamy.
  11. Add confectioners’ sugar, cream, vanilla extract, and salt and beat until fluffy.
  12. Tint frosting green if desired and decorate cooled cookies.

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential to maintain cookie shape. Use real vanilla beans for the best aroma and flavor.

  • Prep Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: vanilla bean st patricks day cookies, st patricks day cookies, vanilla bean cookies, festive cookies

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