St. Patrick's Day Cookies
Delightful emerald-hued cookies perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day with family and friends.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened Choose high-quality butter for better flavor.
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract Enhances the flavor profile.
- Green food coloring Add until desired shade is achieved.
For Dusting
- Powdered sugar For dusting before serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms.
- Add green food coloring until your desired shade is achieved.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out cookies with your favorite cookie cutters and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze cookies for up to three months.