Description
These Shamrock Sugar Cookies with Mint Icing are festive, delicious, and perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Green food coloring
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
- Add green food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
- To make the icing, mix powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Once cookies are cool, drizzle the mint icing over the top.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For a stronger mint flavor, increase the amount of peppermint extract in the icing.
- These cookies can be decorated with sprinkles for added festivity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 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: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg