Description
St. Patrick’s Day Cookies are vibrant, festive treats that add a touch of cheer to your holiday celebrations. Easy to make and delightful to share, they are sure to impress!
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Unsalted Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Green Food Coloring
- Icing Sugar
- Sprinkles (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract. Gradually mix in green food coloring until the desired shade is achieved.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder, then slowly incorporate into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Let cool completely before icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Customize flavors by adding mint extract or swapping chocolate chips for green candy melts. For decoration, use royal icing or fondant for a festive touch.