Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these delightful Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies! Perfect for bakers of all skill levels, this recipe features soft and chewy cookies that can be customized with vibrant green colors and festive decorations like shamrocks and pots of gold. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a batch that?s not only delicious but also visually appealing. These cookies are a fantastic treat for holiday gatherings, parties, or even school events, making them an excellent choice to spread cheer during the festivities. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven alongside a warm cup of Irish coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat!
Ingredients
- 2 ? cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ? tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; add green food coloring if desired.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart; flatten slightly if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
Notes
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking for firmer cookies that hold their shape. Decorate with green sprinkles or icing once cooled for added festivity.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10?12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 154
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg