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A delicious plate of St Patricks Day Cookies

St Patricks Day Cookies

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these festive and delicious green-tinted sugar cookies, perfect for sharing with friends and family. Easy to make and fun to decorate!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cup all-purpose flour Standard flour for a tender cookie crumb.
  • 1 tsp baking powder Provides a slight lift to the cookies.
  • 0.25 tsp salt Balances sweetness and enhances other flavors.
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter Ensure it's at room temperature for proper creaming.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the cookies and helps with browning.
  • 1 large egg Binds the dough and adds moisture.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Adds a warm, classic cookie flavor.
  • a few drops Green food coloring Use gel food coloring for a vibrant, concentrated color.
  • 50 g Green sprinkles or shamrock decorations For festive decoration, add before icing sets.
  • 200 g Powdered sugar The base for a smooth, sweet icing.
  • 30 ml Milk Add slowly to powdered sugar until desired icing consistency is reached.

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Medium Bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Shamrock Cookie Cutters
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  6. Divide dough in half; add green food coloring to one half and mix until evenly colored.
  7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness.
  8. Use shamrock or clover-shaped cookie cutters to cut cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
  11. Mix powdered sugar with a small amount of milk to create green icing; decorate cookies with icing and sprinkles.
  12. Let icing set before serving.

Notes

These festive cookies are perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. You can experiment with different cookie cutter shapes and sprinkle colors for other holidays too!