St. Patrick's Day cookies
Festive St. Patrick's Day cookies featuring vibrant green colors, sweet flavors, and fun designs perfect for parties or gifts.
Ingredients
- - 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour n
- - 1 tsp baking powder n
- - 1 cup unsalted butter softened n
- - 1 cup granulated sugar n
- - 1 large egg n
- - 1 tsp vanilla extract n
- - Green food coloring n
- - Royal icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- n2. In a bowl, whisk flour and baking powder.
- n3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and green food coloring.
- n4. Gradually add the dry mixture and mix until combined.
- n5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut using shamrock-shaped cookie cutters.
- n6. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- n7. Cool completely before decorating with green royal icing, sprinkles, or edible gold accents.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1 tsp of almond extract. n- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling for sharper edges. n- Store decorated cookies in a single layer to protect icing designs.