Description
These Shamrock Sugar Cookies are soft, delicate, and perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or any festive occasion. With a touch of green and delightful flavors, they’re sure to impress!
Ingredients
All-Purpose Flour
Powdered Sugar
Unsalted Butter
Cream of Tartar
Vanilla Extract
Almond Extract
Green Food Coloring
Green Sanding Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the cream of tartar, vanilla extract, and optional almond extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually add in the all-purpose flour, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- If desired, mix in green food coloring to achieve your preferred shade of green.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick and use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, sprinkle with green sanding sugar, and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, ensure your butter is at room temperature and measure your flour accurately. You can substitute the cream of tartar with lemon juice if needed.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Shamrock Sugar Cookies, St. Patrick's Day Cookies, Sugar Cookie Recipe, Festive Cookies