Description
St. Patrick’s Day Cookies are the perfect festive treat to brighten your celebrations! These delightful buttery cookies, tinted a vibrant green and adorned with colorful sprinkles, are a hit at any gathering. Easy to make, they evoke the spirit of the holiday while bringing smiles to friends and family. Bake a batch and indulge in their sweet charm as you create lasting memories this St. Patrick’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine this mixture with the wet ingredients.
- Add green food coloring drop by drop until the desired color is achieved.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg