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St. Patrick's Day Cookies

These fun and easy soft sugar cookies are colored green, perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day. They're quick to prepare, delightful to decorate, and stay soft for days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Green food coloring Add to achieve desired shade of green
Optional Decorations
  • Sprinkles or edible decorations Optional, for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
  6. Add green food coloring to achieve your desired shade of green.
Baking
  1. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Add sprinkles on top if desired.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  4. Allow to cool before enjoying.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer before transferring to a freezer bag for up to 3 months.