Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a delightful treat! Our shamrock cookies are the perfect festive cookies for this special occasion. These delightful cookies are not only fun to make but also a delicious way to show your Irish spirit. With their vibrant green color and shamrock shape, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any St. Patrick's Day gathering. We've got you covered with two irresistible recipes: classic shamrock cookies with a soft and chewy texture and a zesty lemon twist, and crispy shamrock cookies with a delightful crunch and a hint of almond flavor. Both recipes are easy to follow, and we'll guide you through each step to ensure your shamrock cookies turn out perfectly. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a St. Patrick's Day baking adventure!
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SHAMROCK COOKIES (ST. PATRICK'S DAY)
A simple and cute sugar cookie recipe for St. Patrick's Day. Peppermint extract and green food coloring really make this festive and in theme for the holiday. We love that this recipe does not make a ton of cookies. After they've baked, they're slightly crisp but still tender. Experiment with other extracts and coloring for...
Provided by Lisa Johnson
Categories Cookies
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, cream the shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.
- 2. Add egg and extract.
- 3. Beat well.
- 4. Add green tint.
- 5. Mix together flour and salt in a separate bowl.
- 6. Gradually add flour and salt.
- 7. Form dough into a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
- 8. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness.
- 9. Cut with a lightly floured 2-inch shamrock cookie cutter.
- 10. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- 11. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.
- 12. Bake at 375F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- 13. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.
ST. PATRICK'S SHAMROCK COOKIES
Make and share this St. Patrick's Shamrock Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LAURIE
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 18 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F
- In a medium bowl, beat butter or margarine and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Add flour and salt to the butter and blend well.
- With a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/4-inch thick.
- Cut out cookies using a 3 inch Shamrock cookie cutter and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Re-roll scraps.
- Sprinkle green sugar crystals on each cookie.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until cookies are pale golden, not brown.
- Let stand 2 minutes.
- Remove to a rack and let cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.3, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 78.3, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3, Protein 0.8
Tips:
- Use room temperature butter. This will make the dough easier to mix and will help the cookies spread less in the oven.
- Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.
- Be creative with your decorations! You can use sprinkles, nonpareils, or even edible glitter to make your cookies festive.
Conclusion:
Shamrock cookies are a fun and easy treat to make for St. Patrick's Day. With a little planning and effort, you can create delicious and festive cookies that everyone will enjoy. So get creative and have fun baking these shamrock-shaped treats!
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