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The Perfect St. Patricks Day Cookie Recipe

The Perfect St. Patricks Day Cookie Recipe


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  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 1x

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

  1. Set up the oven to 350°F (175°C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
  2. Cream butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until the mixture becomes airy and smooth, incorporating vanilla and mint extracts for rich flavor.
  3. Gently fold flour and salt into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution and a consistent texture.
  4. 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.
  5. Shape the dough into compact 1-inch spheres, positioning them evenly across the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for a delicate golden hue on the cookie bottoms, indicating perfect doneness.
  7. Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest momentarily, then delicately roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar for an initial sweet coating.
  8. 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