Shamrock Sugar Cookies Recipe
Celebrate with irresistible Shamrock Sugar Cookies for St Patricks Day festivities
- Prep Time: 15M
- Cook Time: 10M
- Total Time: 1H 30M
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half, and tint one half green with the food coloring.
- Roll out each portion of dough between two sheets of parchment paper until about 1/4 inch thick.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter, cut out cookies from the dough, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Decorate the cookies with sprinkles, if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these delicious Shamrock Sugar Cookies that are as fun to make as they are to eat!