Best 2 Irish Shamrock Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, Irish Shamrock Cookies stand out as a symbol of merriments and cultural pride. These charming confections, often prepared during festive occasions like St. Patrick's Day, are a delightful blend of culinary artistry and Irish heritage. With their vibrant green hue and intricate shamrock shape, these cookies add a touch of playful elegance to any celebration. Whether you're a seasoned baker seeking to expand your repertoire or a novice cook looking for a fun and rewarding project, this comprehensive guide will lead you through the process of creating these iconic cookies. From gathering the necessary ingredients to shaping and decorating the dough, we'll provide detailed instructions and insider tips to ensure your shamrock cookies turn out perfectly. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking journey together!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SHAMROCK COOKIES



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A handy cookie cutter shapes these sensational sweets. With a hint of mint flavor, these shamrock cookies are especially yummy with cocoa or chocolate milk. -Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup shortening
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
Green paste food coloring
Green colored sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream the shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Gradually add flour and salt. Tint with food coloring. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a lightly floured 2-in. shamrock cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle with colored sugar. , Bake until edges are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

IRISH SHAMROCK COOKIES



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These green cookies are delicious anytime of the year. Make some green frosting for these cookies using a sugar cookie icing recipe found on Cookierecipe.com

Provided by MBMCD

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
1 ⅓ cups baking mix
1 egg
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheet.
  • Cream together the butter or margarine and the pudding mix. Blend in the baking mix, egg and sugar and mix well.
  • On a lightly floured surface roll out the dough to 3/8 inch thickness and cut into cookies with a shamrock cookie cutter.
  • Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 9 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned on the edges. Let cookies cool on rack. Frost with green colored icing if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 71.7 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 868.9 mg, Sugar 15 g

Tips:

  • For perfectly shaped shamrocks, use a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the dough.
  • To make the cookies more festive, decorate them with green sprinkles after baking.
  • If you don't have a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter, you can use a round or heart-shaped one. Just be sure to decorate the cookies with green sprinkles to make them look like shamrocks.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These Irish Shamrock Cookies are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for St. Patrick's Day. They're easy to make and can be decorated with green sprinkles or other festive decorations. These cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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