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St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Cookies

Delightfully festive cookies with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract consider using pure
  • 1 teaspoon green food coloring
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk adjust for consistency
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix the dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness.
  8. Bake the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 10-12 minutes.
  9. Cool the cookies on a wire rack for about 5 minutes before transferring them to cool completely.

Notes

These cookies are perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying with family.