Description
Luck of Irish sparkles in these st. patrick’s day cookies, blending festive green hues with sweet sugar cookie magic. Crisp edges, creamy frosting, and playful shamrock decorations make these treats perfect for celebrating Irish heritage with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Decoration:
- Green sprinkles
- M&Ms
- White chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by warming the oven to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- In a mixing vessel, vigorously whip the butter and sugar together until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency, creating a smooth foundation for the cookies.
- Introduce the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly to ensure complete integration of flavors and textures.
- Combine the dry ingredients – flour, baking soda, and salt – in a separate bowl, whisking to eliminate any potential lumps and create a uniform dry mixture.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, gently mixing until a cohesive dough emerges, being careful not to overmix.
- Craft delicate dough spheres approximately one inch in diameter, then customize your cookie design by either coating them in verdant sprinkles or embedding festive green M&Ms into each cookie’s surface.
- Strategically position the cookie orbs on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining ample spacing to allow for proper expansion during baking.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the cookies to transform for 10-12 minutes until the edges develop a subtle golden hue.
- Remove from the oven and permit the cookies to rest momentarily, stabilizing their structure before optional embellishment with a delicate drizzle of melted white chocolate for an extra touch of St. Patrick’s Day flair.
Notes
- Customize the cookie’s festive green theme by experimenting with different shades of green sprinkles or food coloring to match your St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
- Ensure consistent cookie size by using a cookie scoop or tablespoon measure, which guarantees even baking and professional-looking results.
- Modify the recipe for dietary restrictions by substituting gluten-free flour blend for all-purpose flour and using plant-based butter for a vegan-friendly version.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a pinch of ground cinnamon or a dash of Irish cream extract to the dough for a subtle, sophisticated twist on the classic cookie.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg