Irish shamrock cookies –St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with some delightful Easy Shamrock Sugar Cookies? These cookies not only taste fantastic but also add a festive touch to your gathering. Let’s roll up our sleeves and get started!
Shamrock Sugar Cookies
These charming cookies are perfect for decorating and sharing with friends and family. Their sweet flavor and fun shamrock shape make them a hit for both kids and adults alike. Get ready to fill your home with the wonderful scent of freshly baked cookies!
Ingredients
To make these scrumptious cookies, you will need the following ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Green food coloring (optional, for decorating)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to bake your shamrock shapes:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set it aside.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. If you’d like to add a festive touch, mix in a few drops of green food coloring.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, making it easier to roll out.
- Once chilled, roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Use a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter to cut out your cookies and place them onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges turn light golden brown. Allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar or decorate them as you wish.
With these Easy Shamrock Sugar Cookies, you’ll have a sweet treat that everyone will adore! Enjoy them as a festive snack or gift them to neighbors and friends. Happy baking!