Description
Shamrock Cookies are a festive treat that bring joy to any celebration. With their vibrant green color and soft, chewy texture, they are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- Powdered sugar (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder, then gradually combine with wet ingredients.
- Stir in green food coloring to achieve desired shade.
- Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto prepared sheets, flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden; cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg