Green Shamrock Sugar Cookies Recipe

Green Shamrock Sugar Cookies Recipe includes butter, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, green food coloring, and festive shamrock cookie cutters. This green Shamrock Sugar Cookies Recipe is an easy dessert that takes approximately 1 hour to prepare and serves up to 24 people.

Green Shamrock Sugar Cookies Ingredients

• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Green food coloring (gel or liquid, as desired)
• Shamrock-shaped cookie cutters

Green Shamrock Sugar Cookies Instructions

1. Cream the butter and sugar In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (think clouds drifting by the window in my kitchen when Luna helped me bake last spring).
2. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Crack in the eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and allow that sweet aroma to fill your kitchen and your heart.
3. Mix the dry ingredients In a separate bowl whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Add this little ingredient to keep the cookies light and tender.
4. Combine and Color: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture mixing well till the dough is coming together. Mix in a few drops of green food coloring and mix until it ‘s your perfect green shamrock green.
5. Chill the dough Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. You can do that while having a cup of tea and thinking who might just be lucky enough to share these cookies.
6. Roll and cut Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll to a thickness of 14 inch. Cut shapes out with your shamrock cookie cutters. Place them on a parchment – lined baking sheet.
7. Bake properly Bake 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Let them sit on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
8. Spread the love… those cookies are best served with a warm drink and the person you love.

Recipe tips

• Chill for better shapes: If you get the time (and have the patience ) chill the dough for an hour rather than 30 minutes. It will help the cookies hold their ” shamrock ” shape properly and make rolling so much easier.
• Use gel coloring: You can use gel food coloring instead of liquid food coloring for a deeper green and less moisture for this to help soften the dough.
• Add a little citrus: To give it a zesty, fresh taste add 12 teaspoon of finely grated lemon or orange zest to the sugar before the creaming. It will add a little gentle citrus flavor that goes well with the sweetness.

How To Store Green Shamrock Sugar Cookies

Refrigerate: Let the Green Shamrock Sugar Cookies cool completely. Then place them in an airtight container, and use parchment paper to separate each layer. Refrigerate the Green Shamrock Sugar Cookies for up to 5–6 days.

Freeze: To store the cookies for longer, place them in the freezer right after they are cool. Place them on a baking sheet in one layer and freeze them for 3 hours. Then transfer them to a freezer-safe container or bag, folding parchment paper between each layer. Store the cookies for up to 2 months. Thaw them at room temperature before eating.

How To Reheat Leftover Green Shamrock Sugar Cookies

With the Oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Place the remaining cookies on a baking sheet coated in parchment paper, and heat them for 5-7 minutes, or until just warm, to give them a freshening taste without turning them to crisp.

In the Microwave: Put a few cookies on a microwave safe plate and heat for 10-15 seconds at a low setting to warm them nicely without overheating them this would make them tougher.

In the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 300°F (150°C) Put cookies in single layer in the basket and cook for 2–3 minutes (check halfway) to make sure they’re still soft and not cooked through.

What to serve Green Shamrock Sugar Cookies

Green Shamrock Sugar Cookies Recipe pairs well with hot chocolate, Irish coffee, vanilla milkshake, and fresh mint tea. It also can be served alongside fruit salad, whipped cream, lemon bars, and chocolate truffles for better savoring of the meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Yes. You can prepare the dough up to 2 days in advance and store it wrapped in the refrigerator. Just let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before rolling.

How do I keep the cookies soft?

Put them in an air tight container and put a little slice of bread inside of it. The bread will keep the cookies soft for days.

Why do my cookies get lost in the shape of a shamrock when baked?

This happens most likely if the dough is too warm. Always chill it before cutting shapes or else it will break off.

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