Description
Festive cookies for St. Patrick’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Green food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Shamrock sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Add green food coloring until desired color is reached.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cookies cool.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk to create icing.
- Decorate cookies with icing and shamrock sprinkles.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use different colors for variety.
- Adjust baking time for larger cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: st patrick's day cookies, festive cookies, holiday baking