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Shamrock Sugar Cookies

Delightful cookies with a vibrant green icing, perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Decoration
  • a few drops green food coloring
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Blend in the vanilla extract and any desired green food coloring.
  6. Combine the wet and dry mixtures gradually, stirring until just combined.
  7. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  8. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  9. Bake them on parchment-lined baking sheets for 8-10 minutes.
  10. Cool on wire racks before decorating with icing or sprinkles as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for any festive gathering and are fun to decorate with kids.

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