Description
Delicious cookies decorated for St. Patrick’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Green food coloring
- Royal icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Divide the dough and mix in green food coloring.
- Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool completely before decorating with royal icing.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Use different colors for variety.
- For a softer cookie, do not overbake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: st patrick's day cookies, festive cookies, decorated cookies