Irish Shamrock Cookies

Shamrocks are a symbol of Ireland and are said to bring good luck. These cookies are a delicious way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Irish Shamrock Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Irish Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 24 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 150 gram Butter
• 150 gram Granulated Sugar
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 300 gram All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 5 drop Green Food Coloring
• 50 gram Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
5. Add green food coloring and mix until evenly distributed.
6. Divide the dough into two equal parts, shape each part into a disc, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
7. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
9. Use a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
11. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar.
13. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g11%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.