Shamrock Sugar Cookies: Soft, Sweet, and Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day
These Shamrock Sugar Cookies are one of my favorite St. Patrick’s Day treats to bake. With their soft, buttery texture and festive green icing, they’re perfect for celebrating!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
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
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green icing (store-bought or homemade)
- Green sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Use a shamrock cookie cutter to cut out shapes.
7. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating with green icing and sprinkles.
Notes
To make homemade green icing, mix powdered sugar with a little milk and green food coloring until desired consistency is reached.
Be careful not to overbake the cookies—they should be just set and lightly golden at the edges.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Freeze undecorated cookies for up to 2 months, then decorate after thawing.
Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/shamrock-sugar-cookies/