Description
Shamrock-shaped sugar cookies bring Irish spirit to your dessert table with this St. Patrick’s Day classic. Rich butter and subtle vanilla create a festive treat perfect for celebrating culture and sweetness that you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226 grams)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Set up the oven to 350°F (175°C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
- Cream butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until the mixture becomes airy and smooth, incorporating vanilla and mint extracts for rich flavor.
- Gently fold flour and salt into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution and a consistent texture.
- Optional: Add a few drops of green food coloring to create a festive St. Patrick’s Day appearance, then fold in mini chocolate chips for delightful bursts of sweetness.
- Shape the dough into compact 1-inch spheres, positioning them evenly across the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for a delicate golden hue on the cookie bottoms, indicating perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest momentarily, then delicately roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar for an initial sweet coating.
- Once cookies have completely cooled, repeat the powdered sugar rolling process to achieve an extra luxurious, snow-like finish.
Notes
- Customize the mint intensity by adjusting extract amounts to suit personal taste preferences.
- For gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour to accommodate dietary needs.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and ensure perfectly round cookies.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant green color without altering dough consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 108
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 46 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg