Deliciously Fun St. Patrick’s Day Cookies Recipe
Delight in the festive spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with these vibrant cookies that are easy to make and irresistibly delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Unsalted Butter
- Eggs
- Baking Powder
- Vanilla Extract
- Green Food Coloring
- Rainbow Sprinkles (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix in green food coloring until desired hue is achieved.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined—avoid overmixing!
- Scoop rounded tablespoons onto prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For a natural green color, consider using matcha or spinach powder. Enhance flavor by adding chocolate chips or chopped nuts. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week; microwave for warmth.