Description
Delicious cookies to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Green food coloring
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Mix in green food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Flatten slightly and add sprinkles on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Adjust food coloring for a lighter or darker green.
- Use almond extract for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: st patrick's day cookies, green cookies, festive cookies