St Patrick's Shamrock Cookies

Celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with these delightful Shamrock Cookies, a festive treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are infused with vanilla and tinted with vibrant green gel food coloring to create the perfect emerald hue. Shaped like lucky shamrocks and adorned with a simple powdered sugar glaze, they’re finished with a sprinkling of shimmering green sanding sugar or sprinkles for an extra festive touch. Whether you’re sharing them at a party or enjoying them with a cup of tea, these St. Patrick’s Shamrock Cookies are the ultimate holiday indulgence. With a quick 30-minute prep time and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is perfect for bakers of any skill level looking to bring a little Irish charm to their dessert table.

Nutriscore Rating: 26/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon green gel food coloring
• 1.5 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
• 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
• 0.25 cup green sanding sugar or sprinkles

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.

Step 2

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Step 5

If desired, add green gel food coloring to the dough and knead until the color is evenly distributed.

Step 6

Divide the dough into two portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.

Step 8

Roll out one portion of dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.

Step 9

Use a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

To make the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Add more milk for a thinner consistency, if desired.

Step 12

Decorate the cooled cookies with the icing, and while it is still wet, sprinkle with green sanding sugar or sprinkles. Allow the icing to set before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(776.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3532.2

Total Fat 197.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 705.2mg	0%
Sodium 1158.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 451.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 448.4g
Protein 9.3g	0%

Vitamin D 56.6IU	0%
Calcium 118.1mg	0%
Iron 1.2mg	0%
Potassium 170.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.1%

Protein: 1.0%

Carbs: 49.9%