Delightful Shamrock Sugar Cookies are the perfect treat for celebrating St. Patrick's Day. These cookies are soft, buttery and have a delicate vanilla flavor. Great for sharing with friends and family during the festive season.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- few drops green food coloring optional
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 granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and egg, and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring to the dough and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but not browned.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 180IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.3mg