Description
Delicious cookies perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Green food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Green sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and extracts, then mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Add green food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk for icing. Drizzle over cookies.
- Top with green sprinkles.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Adjust food coloring for darker or lighter shades.
- Use different colored sprinkles for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: st patrick's day cookies, festive cookies, holiday baking