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A plate piled high with easy St. Patricks Day cookies, shaped like shamrocks and decorated with green icing and sprinkles.

Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies


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  • Author: Elisa
  • Total Time: 30 min
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Make these simple cookies for St. Patrick’s Day.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Green food coloring
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Divide dough and add green food coloring to each portion.
  7. Roll out dough and cut into shapes.
  8. Place cookies on baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  10. Let cool completely.
  11. Decorate with sprinkles.

Notes

  • For softer cookies, do not overbake.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg