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St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookies

Delightful St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookies to Share & Celebrate

These St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookies are a cheerful treat that brings joy and celebration to your festivities.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • 0.75 cups butter Can use margarine for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup sugar Consider sugar alternatives if needed.
  • 1 large egg Can substitute with flax egg for vegan.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Almond extract can be used instead.
For Decorating
  • 1 cup green icing For festive decoration.
  • 0.5 cups sprinkles Use rainbow or green for color.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie cutters
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  6. Roll the dough out to about ¼ inch thick and cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
  7. Bake the cookies for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before decorating with icing and sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 240IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Decorate only when cooled completely to avoid melting icing.

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